2024 ANNUAL REPORT
EDISON INTERNATIONAL & SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
2024 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Dollar amounts in millions, except per-share data
Years ended Dec. 31,
2024
2023
2022
Operating revenue
$17,599
$16,338
$17,220
Basic earnings(1)
$1,284
$1,197
$612
Less: non-core items
2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events claims and expenses,
net of recoveries
(493)
(634)
(1,248)
Other wildfire claims and expenses, net of recoveries
(162)
(34)
–
Wildfire Insurance Fund expense
(146)
(213)
(214)
Severence costs, net of recovery
(50)
–
–
Customer revenues for EIS insurance contract, net of
(claims)
(4)
42
36
Impairments and other
–
(37)
(91)
Income tax benefit
239
248
445
Total non-core items
(616)
(628)
(1,153)
Core earnings(1)
$1,900
$1,825
$1,765
Basic earnings per share(1)
$3.33
$3.12
$1.61
Core earnings per share(1)
$4.93
$4.76
$4.63
Total assets at Dec. 31
$85,579
$81,758
$78,041
Dividends paid per common share
$3.12
$2.95
$2.80
Total shareholder return
15.2%
17.4%
(2.5)%
Total employees
14,013
14,375
13,388
2024
2023
2022
Rate base(2)
$45,726 $42,738
$40,629
Capital expenditures(3)
$5,741
$5,411
$5,678
Peak demand (megawatts)
23,861
21,254
24,345
Total system sales (kilowatt-hours, in millions)
81,841
79,256
84,218
(1) Edison International’s earnings are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) used in the United
States. Management uses core earnings and core earnings per share (EPS) internally for financial planning and for analysis of performance.
Core earnings and core EPS are also used when communicating with investors and analysts regarding our earnings results to facilitate
comparisons of the Company’s performance from period to period. Core earnings and core EPS are non-GAAP financial measures and may
not be comparable to those of other companies. Core earnings and core EPS are defined as basic earnings and basic EPS excluding income
or loss from discontinued operations and income or loss from significant discrete items that management does not consider representative
of ongoing earnings. Basic earnings refer to net income attributable to Edison International shareholders.
(2) Represents year-end rate base at Dec. 31, which includes capital expenditures related to certain FERC-approved projects during the
construction phase, and excludes rate base related to wildfire risk mitigation capital expenditures required by California Assembly Bill 1054.
(3) Capital expenditures for each year include accruals.
BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS
Southern California Edison
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
(Mark One)
☑ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended
December 31, 2024
☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to
Commission
File Number
Exact Name of Registrant
as specified in its charter
State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization
IRS Employer
Identification Number
1-9936
EDISON INTERNATIONAL
California
95-4137452
1-2313
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY
California
95-1240335
EDISON INTERNATIONAL
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY
2244 Walnut Grove Avenue
2244 Walnut Grove Avenue
(P.O. Box 976)
(P.O. Box 800)
Rosemead, CA 91770
Rosemead, CA 91770
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Address of principal executive offices)
(626) 302-2222
(626) 302-1212
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Edison International:
Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, no par value
EIX
NYSE LLC
Southern California Edison Company: None
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.
Edison International
Yes ☑ No ☐
Southern California Edison Company
Yes ☑ No ☐
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act.
Edison International
Yes ☐ No ☑
Southern California Edison Company
Yes ☐ No ☑
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Edison International
Yes ☑ No ☐
Southern California Edison Company
Yes ☑ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12
months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).
Edison International
Yes ☑ No ☐
Southern California Edison Company
Yes ☑ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large accelerated
filer," accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company," and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-12 of the Exchange Act. (Check One):
Edison International
Large Accelerated Filer
Accelerated Filer
Non-accelerated Filer
Smaller Reporting Company
Emerging growth company
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Southern California Edison
Company
Large Accelerated Filer
Accelerated Filer
Non-accelerated Filer
Smaller Reporting Company
Emerging growth company
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to
Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
Edison International
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Southern California Edison Company
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management's assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-
Oxley Act (15 U.S.C 7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report.
Edison International
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Southern California Edison Company
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If securities are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act, indicate by check mark whether the financial statements of the registrant included in the filing reflect the correction of an error to previously issued financial
statements.
Edison International
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Southern California Edison Company
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Indicate by check mark whether any of those error corrections are restatements that required a recovery analysis of incentive-based compensation received by any of the registrant’s executive officers during the relevant
recovery period pursuant to §240.10D-1(b).
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Southern California Edison Company
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Edison International
Yes ☐ No ☑
Southern California Edison Company
Yes ☐ No ☑
Aggregate market value of voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates of the registrants as of June 28, 2024, the last business day of the most recently completed second fiscal quarter:
Edison International
Approximately $27.7 billion
Southern California Edison Company
Wholly owned by Edison International
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:
Common Stock outstanding as of February 20, 2025:
Edison International
385,023,526
shares
Southern California Edison Company
434,888,104
shares (wholly owned by Edison International)
OMISSION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION
Southern California Edison Company meets the conditions set forth in General Instruction I(1)(a) and (b) of Form 10-K and is therefore filing this Form with the reduced disclosure format allowed under the General
Instruction.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Designated portions of the Edison International Proxy Statement relating to Edison International's 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders are incorporated by reference into Part III of this report.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SEC Form 10-K
Reference Number
GLOSSARY
v
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
1
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
3
Part II, Item 7
MANAGEMENT OVERVIEW
3
Highlights of Operating Results
3
Electricity Industry Trends
5
2025 General Rate Case
6
Cost of Capital
7
Capital Program
7
Southern California Wildfires and Mudslides
8
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
11
Southern California Edison Company
11
Years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022
12
2024 vs 2023
12
2023 vs 2022
14
Edison International Parent and Other
15
Loss from Operations
15
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
16
Southern California Edison Company
16
Available Liquidity
16
Regulatory Proceedings
17
Capital Investment Plan
18
Decommissioning of San Onofre
20
Margin and Collateral Deposits
21
Edison International Parent and Other
21
Edison International Income Taxes
22
Historical Cash Flows
23
Southern California Edison Company
23
Edison International Parent and Other
25
Contractual Obligations and Contingencies
26
Contractual Obligations
26
Contingencies
26
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
26
MARKET RISK EXPOSURES
26
Interest Rate Risk
26
Commodity Price Risk
27
Investment Price Risk
27
Credit Risk
28
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND POLICIES
28
Accounting for Contingencies
28
Rate Regulated Enterprises
29
Income Taxes
30
i
Nuclear Decommissioning – Asset Retirement Obligation
31
Pensions and Postretirement Benefits Other than Pensions
32
Contributions to the Wildfire Insurance Fund
33
NEW ACCOUNTING GUIDANCE
34
RISK FACTORS
34
Part I, Item 1A
RISKS RELATING TO EDISON INTERNATIONAL
34
RISKS RELATING TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY
35
Regulatory and Legislative Risks
35
Operating Risks
36
Financing Risks
40
Competitive and Market Risks
40
RISKS RELATING TO EDISON INTERNATIONAL AND SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY
41
Cybersecurity and Physical Security Risks
41
Global and Regional Risks
42
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET
RISK
42
Part II, Item 7A
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
42
Part II, Item 8
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM (PCAOB ID 238)
43
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM (PCAOB ID 238)
43
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
49
Consolidated Statements of Income for Edison International
49
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for Edison
International
50
Consolidated Balance Sheets for Edison International
51
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for Edison International
53
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity for Edison International
54
Consolidated Statements of Income for Southern California Edison
Company
56
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for Southern California
Edison Company
56
Consolidated Balance Sheets for Southern California Edison Company
57
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for Southern California Edison
Company
59
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity for Southern California
Edison Company
60
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
61
Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
61
Note 2. Property, Plant and Equipment
71
Note 3. Variable Interest Entities
72
Note 4. Fair Value Measurements
73
Note 5. Debt and Credit Agreements
76
Note 6. Derivative Instruments
77
Note 7. Revenue
79
Note 8. Income Taxes
79
Note 9. Compensation and Benefit Plans
83
Note 10. Investments
96
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Note 11. Regulatory Assets and Liabilities
96
Note 12. Commitments and Contingencies
100
Note 13. Leases
111
Note 14. Equity
113
Note 15. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
116
Note 16. Other Income, Net
116
Note 17. Supplemental Cash Flows Information
117
Note 18. Related-Party Transactions
117
CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
118
Part II, Item 9
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
118
Part II, Item 9A
BUSINESS
119
Part I, Item 1
CORPORATE STRUCTURE, INDUSTRY AND OTHER INFORMATION
119
Subsidiaries of Edison International
119
Regulation of Edison International as a Holding Company
119
Human Capital
120
Insurance
122
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY
122
Regulation
122
Overview of Ratemaking Process
124
Purchased Power and Fuel Supply
126
Competition
127
Properties
129
Seasonality
129
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES
129
Recovery of Wildfire-Related Costs
130
Safety Certification and Wildfire Mitigation Plan
131
Public Safety Power Shutoffs
131
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
132
Greenhouse Gas Regulation
132
Environmental Risks
133
UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
133
Part I, Item 1B
CYBERSECURITY
133
Part I, Item 1C
PROPERTIES
134
Part I, Item 2
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
134
Part I, Item 3
2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events
134
Environmental Proceedings
135
MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
136
Part I, Item 4
CERTAIN INFORMATION ABOUT EDISON INTERNATIONAL
136
INFORMATION ABOUT OUR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
136
Part I
DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE
GOVERNANCE
137
Part III, Item 10
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
138
Part III, Item 11
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND
MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
138
Part III, Item 12
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND
DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
138
Part III, Item 13
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PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
138
Part III, Item 14
MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED
STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY
SECURITIES
140
Part II, Item 5
Edison International
140
Southern California Edison Company
140
Purchases of Equity Securities by Edison International and Affiliated
Purchasers
140
Comparison of Five-Year Cumulative Total Return
141
OTHER INFORMATION
141
Part II, Item 9B
Part II, Item 6
Insider Trading Arrangements
141
FORM 10-K SUMMARY
141
Part IV, Item 16
DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT
INSPECTIONS
141
Part II, Item 9C
EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
142
Part IV, Item 15
EXHIBIT INDEX
143
SCHEDULES SUPPLEMENTING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
149
SIGNATURES
154
This combined Form 10-K is separately filed by Edison International and SCE. Information contained in this document
relating to SCE is filed by Edison International and separately by SCE. SCE makes no representation as to information
relating to Edison International or its subsidiaries, except as it may relate to SCE and its subsidiaries.
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GLOSSARY
The following terms and abbreviations appearing in the text of this report have the meanings indicated below.
2017/2018 Wildfire/
Mudslide Events
the Thomas Fire, the Koenigstein Fire, the Montecito Mudslides and the Woolsey Fire,
collectively
AB 1054
California Assembly Bill 1054, executed by the governor of California on July 12, 2019
AB 1054 Excluded Capital
Expenditures
$1.6 billion in wildfire risk mitigation capital expenditures that SCE has excluded from the
equity portion of SCE's rate base as required under AB 1054
AB 1054 Liability Cap
a cap on the aggregate requirement to reimburse the Wildfire Insurance Fund over a trailing
three calendar year period which applies if certain conditions are met and is equal to 20% of
the equity portion of the utility's transmission and distribution rate base, excluding general
plant and intangibles, in the year of the applicable prudency determination
ARO(s)
asset retirement obligation(s)
CAISO
California Independent System Operator
Cal Advocates
the California Public Advocates Office
CAL FIRE
the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
CAL OES
the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services
Capistrano Wind
a group of wind projects referred to as Capistrano Wind
Capital Structure
Compliance Period
January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025, the current compliance period for SCE's CPUC
authorized capital structure
CCAs
community choice aggregators which are cities, counties, and certain other public agencies
with the authority to generate and/or purchase electricity for their local residents and
businesses
CPUC
California Public Utilities Commission
CSRP
Customer Service Re-platform, a customer service system implemented in April 2021
DART
a Days Away Restricted or Transferred incident, which is a work-related Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recordable injury or illness that results in days away from
work, restricted duty or transfer of duties
DERs
distributed energy resources
DGC
the decommissioning general contractor engaged by SCE to undertake a significant scope
of decommissioning activities at San Onofre
Eaton Fire
a wind-driven fire that originated in Los Angeles County in January 2025
ECS
SCE commercial telecommunications services operated under the name of Edison Carrier
Solutions
Edison International Proxy
Statement
Proxy Statement to be filed with the SEC in connection with Edison International's Annual
Meeting of Shareholders to be held on April 24, 2025
EEI Serious Injury
a work-related injury that is categorized as a "serious injury" by Edison Electric Institute
EEI SIF
a work-related fatality or an EEI Serious Injury
EIS
Edison Insurance Services, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Edison International licensed
to provide insurance to Edison International and its subsidiaries
Electric Service Provider
an entity other than an investor-owned utility or CCA that provides electric power and
ancillary services to retail customers
ERRA
Energy Resource Recovery Account
Fast curve settings
protective settings, used to mitigate the risk of wildfires in high fire risk areas, that enable
SCE to more quickly shut off power when an electrical fault occurs than under traditional
settings
FERC
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Fitch
Fitch Ratings, Inc.
GAAP
generally accepted accounting principles in the United States
GHG
greenhouse gas
GRC
general rate case
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IRA
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
Koenigstein Fire
a wind-driven fire that originated near Koenigstein Road in the City of Santa Paula in
Ventura County, California, on December 4, 2017
LAFD
the Los Angeles Fire Department
MD&A
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in
this report
Montecito Mudslides
the debris flows and flooding in Montecito, Santa Barbara County, California, that occurred
in January 2018
Moody's
Moody's Investors Service, Inc.
MW
Megawatt(s)
NDCTP
Nuclear Decommissioning Cost Triennial Proceeding, a CPUC proceeding to review
decommissioning costs
NEM
net energy metering
NERC
North American Electric Reliability Corporation
NRC
United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission
OEIS
Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety of the California Natural Resources Agency
Other Wildfire Events
Collectively, all the wildfires that originated in Southern California in and after 2017 but
before 2025 where SCE's equipment has been or may be alleged to be associated with the
fire's ignition, except for the Thomas Fire, the Koenigstein Fire and the Woolsey Fire
PABA
Portfolio Allocation Balancing Account
Palo Verde
nuclear electric generating facility located near Phoenix, Arizona in which SCE holds a
15.8% ownership interest
PBOP(s)
postretirement benefits other than pension(s)
PG&E
Pacific Gas & Electric Company
PSPS
Public Safety Power Shutoff(s)
ROE
return on common equity
RPS
California's Renewables Portfolio Standard
S&P
Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC
Safety Tier 1 Contractors
individuals assigned to contracted work activities that may be high risk and, without
implementation of appropriate safety measures, may be potentially hazardous or life
threatening
San Onofre
retired nuclear generating facility located in south San Clemente, California in which SCE
holds a 78.21% ownership interest
SCE
Southern California Edison Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Edison International
SDG&E
San Diego Gas & Electric Company
SEC
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
SED
Safety and Enforcement Division of the CPUC
SED Agreement
an agreement dated October 21, 2021 between SCE and the SED regarding the 2017/2018
Wildfire/Mudslide Events and three other 2017 wildfires
SoCalGas
Southern California Gas Company
Thomas Fire
a wind-driven fire that originated in the Anlauf Canyon area of Ventura County, California,
on December 4, 2017
TKM
collectively, the Thomas Fire, the Koenigstein Fire and the Montecito Mudslides
TKM Settlement
Agreement
a settlement agreement entered into between SCE and the California Public Advocates
Office in August 2024 in the CPUC-jurisdictional rate recovery proceeding related to TKM
Track 4
Track 4 of the 2021 GRC, which addressed SCE's revenue requirement for 2024
Trio
Edison Energy, LLC, an indirect wholly-owned non-utility subsidiary of Edison
International doing business as "Trio"
Turnover Rate
the number of employees (other than interns) who leave Edison International Parent or SCE
for voluntary or involuntary reasons, divided by the average number of employees during
the relevant period
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WCCP
Wildfire Covered Conductor Program
WMP
a wildfire mitigation plan required to be filed under AB 1054 to describe a utility's plans to
construct, operate, and maintain electrical lines and equipment that will help minimize the
risk of catastrophic wildfires caused by such electrical lines and equipment
Wildfire Insurance Fund
the insurance fund established under AB 1054
Woolsey Fire
a wind-driven fire that originated in Ventura County in November 2018
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements reflect Edison International's and SCE's current expectations
and projections about future events based on Edison International's and SCE's knowledge of present facts and
circumstances and assumptions about future events and include any statements that do not directly relate to a historical or
current fact. Other information distributed by Edison International and SCE that is incorporated in this report, or that refers
to or incorporates this report, may also contain forward-looking statements. In this report and elsewhere, the words
"expects," "believes," "anticipates," "estimates," "projects," "intends," "plans," "probable," "may," "will," "could," "would,"
"should," "targets," and variations of such words and similar expressions, or discussions of strategy or plans, are intended
to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements necessarily involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual
results to differ materially from those anticipated. Some of the risks, uncertainties and other important factors that could
cause results to differ from those currently expected, or that otherwise could impact Edison International and SCE, include,
but are not limited to the:
•
ability of SCE to recover its costs through regulated rates, timely or at all, including uninsured wildfire-related and
debris flow-related costs (including amounts paid for self-insured retention and co-insurance), and costs incurred
to mitigate the risk of utility equipment causing future wildfires;
•
the cybersecurity of Edison International's and SCE's critical information technology systems for grid control and
business, employee and customer data, and the physical security of Edison International's and SCE's critical assets
and personnel;
•
risks associated with the operation and maintenance of electrical facilities, including worker, contractor, and
public safety issues, the risk of utility assets causing or contributing to wildfires, failure, availability, efficiency,
and output of equipment and facilities, and availability and cost of spare parts;
•
impact of affordability of customer rates on SCE's ability to execute its strategy, including the impact of
affordability on SCE's ability to obtain regulatory approval of, or cost recovery for, operations and maintenance
expenses, proposed capital investment projects, and increased costs due to supply chain constraints, tariffs,
inflation and rising interest rates;
•
ability of SCE to update its grid infrastructure to maintain system integrity and reliability, and meet electrification
needs;
•
ability of SCE to implement its operational and strategic plans, including its WMP and capital investment
program, including those related to project site identification, public opposition, environmental mitigation,
construction, permitting, contractor performance, changes in the CAISO's transmission plans, and governmental
approvals;
•
risks of regulatory or legislative restrictions that would limit SCE's ability to implement operational measures to
mitigate wildfire risk, including PSPS and fast curve settings, when conditions warrant or would otherwise limit
SCE's operational practices relative to wildfire risk mitigation;
•
ability of SCE to obtain safety certifications from OEIS;
•
risk that AB 1054 does not effectively mitigate the significant exposure faced by California investor-owned
utilities related to liability for damages arising from catastrophic wildfires where utility facilities are alleged to be
a substantial cause, including the longevity of the Wildfire Insurance Fund and the CPUC's interpretation of and
actions under AB 1054, including its interpretation of the prudency standard clarified by AB 1054;
•
ability of Edison International and SCE to effectively attract, manage, develop and retain a skilled workforce,
including its contract workers;
•
decisions and other actions by the CPUC, the FERC, the NRC and other governmental authorities, including
decisions and actions related to nationwide or statewide crisis, approval of regulatory proceeding settlements,
determinations of authorized rates of return or return on equity, the recoverability of wildfire-related and debris
flow-related costs, issuance of SCE's wildfire safety certification, wildfire mitigation efforts, approval and
implementation of electrification programs, and delays in executive, regulatory and legislative actions;
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•
governmental, statutory, regulatory, or administrative changes or initiatives affecting the electricity industry,
including the market structure rules applicable to each market adopted by the NERC, CAISO, Western Electricity
Coordinating Council, and similar regulatory bodies in adjoining regions, and changes in the United States' and
California's environmental priorities that lessen the importance placed on GHG reduction and other climate related
priorities;
•
potential for penalties or disallowances for non-compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including fines,
penalties and disallowances related to wildfires where SCE's equipment is alleged to be associated with ignition;
•
extreme weather-related incidents (including events caused, or exacerbated, by climate change), such as wildfires,
debris flows, flooding, droughts, high wind events and extreme heat events and other natural disasters (such as
earthquakes), which could cause, among other things, worker and public safety issues, property damage, outages
and other operational issues (such as issues due to damaged infrastructure), PSPS activations and unanticipated
costs;
•
risks associated with the decommissioning of San Onofre, including those related to worker and public safety,
public opposition, permitting, governmental approvals, on-site storage of spent nuclear fuel and other radioactive
material, delays, contractual disputes, and cost overruns;
•
risks associated with cost allocation resulting in higher rates for utility bundled service customers because of
possible customer bypass or departure for other electricity providers such as CCAs and Electric Service Providers;
•
actions by credit rating agencies to downgrade Edison International or SCE's credit ratings or to place those
ratings on negative watch or negative outlook;
•
changes in tax laws and regulations, at both the state and federal levels, or changes in the application of those
laws, that could affect recorded deferred tax assets and liabilities, effective tax rates and cash flows;
•
changes in rates of inflation (including whether inflation-related adjustments to SCE's authorized revenues
allowed by the public utility regulators are commensurate with inflation rates), and changes in interest rates and
potential future adjustments to SCE's ROE based on changes in Moody's utility bond rate index;
•
availability and creditworthiness of counterparties and the resulting effects on liquidity in the power and fuel
markets and/or the ability of counterparties to pay amounts owed in excess of collateral provided in support of
their obligations; and
•
cost of fuel for generating facilities and related transportation, which could be impacted by, among other things,
disruption of natural gas storage facilities, to the extent not recovered, timely or at all, through regulated rate cost
escalation provisions or balancing accounts.
Additional information about risks and uncertainties, including more detail about the factors described in this report, is
contained throughout this report. Readers are urged to read this entire report, including information incorporated by
reference, and carefully consider the risks, uncertainties, and other factors that affect Edison International's and SCE's
businesses. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and neither Edison International nor SCE
are obligated to publicly update or revise forward-looking statements. Readers should review future reports filed by Edison
International and SCE with the SEC. Edison International and SCE post or provide direct links to (i) certain SCE and other
parties' regulatory filings and documents with the CPUC and the FERC and certain agency rulings and notices in open
proceedings in a section titled "SCE Regulatory Highlights," (ii) certain documents and information related to Southern
California wildfires which may be of interest to investors in a section titled "Southern California Wildfires," and (iii)
presentations, documents and information that may be of interest to investors in a section titled "Presentations and
Updates" at www.edisoninvestor.com in order to publicly disseminate such information. The reports, presentations,
documents and information contained on, or connected to, the Edison International investor website are not deemed part of,
and are not incorporated by reference into, this report.
Except when otherwise stated, references to each of Edison International or SCE mean each such company with its
subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. References to "Edison International Parent and Other" mean Edison International
Parent and its subsidiaries other than SCE and its subsidiaries and "Edison International Parent" mean Edison International
on a stand-alone basis, not consolidated with its subsidiaries. Unless otherwise described, all the information contained in
this report relates to both filers.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS
The discussion related to the changes in financial condition for 2023 compared to 2022 is incorporated by reference to Part
II, Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in Edison
International's and SCE's combined Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, which was filed
with the SEC in February 2024.
MANAGEMENT OVERVIEW
Highlights of Operating Results
Edison International is the ultimate parent holding company of SCE and Edison Energy, LLC, doing business as Trio. SCE
is an investor-owned public utility primarily engaged in the business of supplying and delivering electricity to an
approximately 50,000 square mile area across Southern, Central and Coastal California. Trio is a global energy advisory
firm providing integrated sustainability and energy solutions to commercial, industrial and institutional customers. Trio's
business activities are currently not material to report as a separate business segment.
Edison International's earnings are prepared in accordance with GAAP. Management uses core earnings (loss) internally
for financial planning and for analysis of performance. Core earnings (loss) are also used when communicating with
investors and analysts regarding Edison International's earnings results to facilitate comparisons of the company's
performance from period to period. Core earnings (loss) are a non-GAAP financial measure and may not be comparable to
those of other companies. Core earnings (loss) are defined as earnings attributable to Edison International shareholders less
non-core items. Non-core items include income or loss from discontinued operations and income or loss from significant
discrete items that management does not consider representative of ongoing earnings, such as write downs, asset
impairments and other income and expense related to changes in law, outcomes in tax, regulatory or legal proceedings, and
exit activities, including sale of certain assets and other activities that are no longer continuing.
Beginning July 1, 2023, SCE implemented a customer-funded wildfire self-insurance program. With the commencement of
this program, Edison International and SCE no longer consider claims-related losses for wildfires to be representative of
ongoing earnings and treat such costs as non-core items.
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(in millions)
2024
2023
2024 vs. 2023
Change
2022
Net income (loss) attributable to Edison International
SCE
$
1,619 $
1,474 $
145 $
847
Edison International Parent and Other
(335)
(277)
(58)
(235)
Edison International
1,284
1,197
87
612
Less: Non-core items
SCE
2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events claims and expenses,
net of recoveries
(493)
(634)
141
(1,248)
Other Wildfire Events claims and expenses, net of
recoveries1
(162)
(34)
(128)
—
Wildfire Insurance Fund expense
(146)
(213)
67
(214)
Severance costs, net of recovery
(50)
—
(50)
—
2021 NDCTP disallowance
—
(30)
30
—
Customer cancellations of certain ECS data services
—
(17)
17
—
Employment litigation matter, net of recoveries
—
10
(10)
(23)
Upstream lighting program decision
—
—
—
(81)
Impairments
—
—
—
(64)
Organizational realignment charge
—
—
—
(14)
Sale of San Onofre nuclear fuel
—
—
—
10
Income tax benefit2
238
257
(19)
452
SCE non-core items
(613)
(661)
48
(1,182)
Edison International Parent and Other
Customer revenues for EIS insurance contract, net of
(claims)
(4)
42
(46)
36
Income tax expense (benefit)2
1
(9)
10
(7)
Edison International Parent and Other non-core items
(3)
33
(36)
29
Total non-core items
(616)
(628)
12
(1,153)
Core earnings (loss)
SCE
2,232
2,135
97
2,029
Edison International Parent and Other
(332)
(310)
(22)
(264)
Edison International
$
1,900 $
1,825 $
75 $
1,765
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Charges of $4 million and $6 million related to claims from wildfires ignited prior to July 1, 2023 were included in core earnings in
2023 and 2022, respectively. Core earnings in periods before the third quarter of 2023 have not been recast to exclude these
charges.
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SCE and Edison International Parent and Other non-core items are tax-effected at an estimated statutory rate of approximately 28%;
customer revenues (claims) for EIS insurance contract are tax-effected at the federal statutory rate of 21%.
Edison International's 2024 earnings increased $87 million, driven by an increase in SCE's earnings of $145 million, offset
by an increase in Edison International Parent and Other loss of $58 million. SCE's higher net income consisted of
$97 million of higher core earnings and $48 million of lower non-core loss. Edison International Parent and Other's higher
loss consisted of $22 million of higher core loss and $36 million of lower non-core earnings.
The increase in SCE's core earnings was primarily due to higher revenue authorized in Track 4 and an increase in the
authorized rate of return resulting from the cost of capital adjustment mechanism, partially offset by higher interest
expense.
The increase in Edison International Parent and Other's core loss was primarily due to higher interest expense.
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Consolidated non-core items for 2024 and 2023 for Edison International included:
•
Charges of $493 million ($355 million after-tax) recorded in 2024 and $634 million ($457 million after-tax) recorded
in 2023 for 2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events claims and related legal expenses, net of expected FERC recoveries.
See "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 12. Commitments and Contingencies" for further information.
•
Charges of $162 million ($117 million after-tax) recorded in 2024 and $34 million ($25 million after-tax) recorded in
2023 for wildfire claims and related legal expenses, net of expected insurance and regulatory recoveries, related to the
Other Wildfire Events. See "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 12. Commitments and Contingencies"
for further information.
•
Charges of $146 million ($105 million after-tax) recorded in 2024 and $213 million ($153 million after-tax) recorded
in 2023 from the amortization of SCE's contributions to the Wildfire Insurance Fund. See "Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements—Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" for further information.
•
Severance costs of $50 million ($36 million after-tax), net of expected FERC recovery, recorded in 2024 due to current
and probable reductions in workforce. See "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 1. Summary of
Significant Accounting Policies" for further information.
•
A charge of $30 million ($21 million after-tax) recorded in 2023 for a disallowance related to the 2021 NDCTP. See
"Liquidity and Capital Resources—SCE—Decommissioning of San Onofre" for more information.
•
A charge of $17 million ($12 million after-tax) recorded in 2023 related to customer cancellations of certain ECS data
services.
•
Insurance recovery of $10 million ($7 million after-tax) recorded in 2023, related to settlement of an employment
litigation matter. SCE and Edison International settled the matter following an atypical jury award.
•
Expected wildfire claims of $4 million ($3 million after-tax) insured by EIS recorded in 2024 and net earnings of
$42 million ($33 million after-tax) recorded in 2023, related to customer revenues for an EIS insurance contract offset
by expected wildfire claims insured by EIS. See "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements— Note 12.
Commitments and Contingencies"
See "Results of Operations" for discussion of SCE and Edison International Parent and Other results of operations.
Electricity Industry Trends
The electric power industry is undergoing urgent and fundamental changes to how energy infrastructure is planned and
built, driven by: state government actions to reduce GHG emissions; new sources of demand, such as electric vehicles, data
centers, and building electrification; and technological innovations that support clean energy adoption, such as distributed
generation and energy storage. These factors, coupled with the increasing impacts of climate change, are altering the way
in which electricity is generated and delivered. The impacts of climate change are apparent and accelerating. In 2024, the
Earth experienced its hottest year on record. This spike in temperature is making extreme weather events commonplace. In
California alone, climate-related disasters have cost the state tens of billions of dollars since 2018, with the 2025 wildfires
being particularly devastating. Climate change is expected to have far-reaching effects on society, necessitating industry-
wide solutions to enhance grid resilience and support a clean, reliable and affordable grid.
California is committed to reducing its GHG emissions, improving local air quality and supporting continued economic
growth. The state codified into law goals to reduce GHG emissions by 40% from 1990 levels by 2030 and 85% from the
same baseline by 2045, as well as to be carbon neutral by 2045. State and local air quality plans also call for substantial
improvements including reducing smog-causing nitrogen oxides 90% below 2010 levels by 2032 in the most polluted areas
of the state.
While these policy goals cannot be achieved by the electric sector alone, the electric grid is a critical enabler of the
adoption of energy technologies that support California's GHG reduction objectives. California has set RPS targets which
require California retail sellers of electricity to provide 60% of power from renewable resources by 2030. California also
requires sellers of electricity to deliver 100% of retail sales from carbon-free sources by 2045, including interim targets of
90% by 2035 and 95% by 2040. In 2024, approximately 46% of SCE's customer deliveries came from carbon-free
resources. SCE continues to make progress towards meeting its long-term RPS and carbon-free power goals and interim
targets. In addition, Edison International is committed to achieving net-zero GHG emissions by 2045, in alignment with
economy-wide climate actions planned by California. This commitment covers the power SCE delivers to customers and
Edison International's enterprise-wide operations. To further support these goals, Edison International and SCE are
investing in building a more resilient grid to reduce climate- and weather-related vulnerabilities. Since 2018, SCE has been
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adapting to climate change through system hardening to reduce wildfire risk. In its 2025 GRC, SCE proposed climate
adaptation investments to address wildfire and physical risks that could occur by 2030.
Edison International believes that California's 2045 goals can be achieved most economically through emissions reductions
enabled by clean electricity to serve 100% of retail sales, electrifying approximately 90% of light-duty vehicles, 90% of
medium-duty vehicles, 54% of heavy-duty vehicles, 80% of buses and 95% of buildings. Additionally, reducing emissions
to near zero in the electric sector hinges on developing clean firm resources to replace natural gas. Clean firm resources,
such as next-generation geothermal, small modular reactors, natural gas with carbon capture and storage, and clean
hydrogen, produce constant power through any weather conditions or season with little or no greenhouse gas emissions. By
2045, electricity demand is projected to increase by at least 80% as compared to 2022 per Edison International's analysis.
In SCE’s service area, the increase in electricity demand is materializing sooner than expected. SCE’s most recent 10-year
load growth forecast has increased by 35% compared to its 2022 distribution system plan. The key drivers of this increase
are commercial developments, transportation electrification, and new residential housing. California has demonstrated
strong long-term support of transportation electrification as shown by the approval of SCE's Charge Ready programs and
2022 legislation banning sales of new gas vehicles by 2035. However, Edison International believes that more state policy
support, along with public and private investment, is needed to enable California to reach its 2030 and 2045 GHG
reduction targets. Additional policy and regulatory support is also needed to de-risk the development of clean firm
resources, adjust planning processes to enable proactive grid build-out, and streamline permitting processes. The current
federal administration has declared a national emergency on energy, stressing the need for a reliable, diversified, and
affordable supply of energy. The integrity and expansion of energy infrastructure is an immediate and pressing priority.
Edison International's vision is to lead the transformation of the electric power industry and the company is focused on
opportunities in delivering clean energy, advancing electrification, building a modernized and more reliable grid, and
enabling customers' technology choices. SCE's ongoing focus to drive operational and service excellence is intended to
allow it to achieve these objectives safely while controlling costs and customer rates. SCE expects its bundled system
average rate will rise at or below a 2.6% compound annual growth rate from 2024 through 2028, which is near the
projected rate of local inflation. This projected rate growth incorporates the requested increases in SCE’s 2025 GRC, and
also assumes a full recovery of costs associated with the 2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events (See "Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements—Note 12. Commitments and Contingencies—Contingencies—Southern California Wildfires and
Mudslides" for further information, including TKM Settlement). Partially offsetting these increases are historical costs
rolling out of rates and rising electricity consumption. SCE projects that, even as electricity bills increase over time, total
energy costs for the average SCE household will be reduced by approximately 40% by 2045 due to the efficiency of
electrified technologies among other drivers.
SCE’s investments in the grid, utility owned storage capacity, and contracts for substantial new clean energy resources are
key enablers of reliable economy-wide electrification. See "—Capital Program," "Liquidity and Capital Resources—
Capital Investment Plan," and "Business—SCE—Purchased Power and Fuel Supply—CAISO Wholesale Energy Market"
for further details. SCE also continues to implement its transportation electrification programs. As of December 31, 2024,
SCE had completed construction at 386 sites to support 6,520 charge ports under its suite of light-duty Charge Ready
programs, and 99 sites to support the electrification of 2,251 medium and heavy-duty vehicles through its Charge Ready
Transport program. Subject to regulatory approval, SCE plans to invest approximately $13 billion in infrastructure
replacement between 2023 and 2028 to ensure the grid is reliable, resilient, and ready for widespread electrification. This
represents approximately 30% of the capital plan for that same time period, as discussed in "—Capital Program."
Changes in the electric power industry are impacting customers and jurisdictions outside California as well. Many other
states and countries are also pursuing climate change and GHG reduction objectives, and large commercial and industrial
customers are continuing to pursue cost reduction and sustainability goals. Trio is a global energy advisory firm providing
integrated sustainability and energy solutions to commercial, industrial and institutional customers who may be impacted
by these changes.
To better engage in this broader transformation and provide a view of developments outside of SCE, Edison International
has also made several investments in emerging companies in areas related to the technology and business model changes
that are driving industry transformation and may make additional investments in the future. These investments are not
financially material to Edison International.
2025 General Rate Case
SCE filed its 2025 GRC application with the CPUC in May 2023, for the four-year period of 2025 – 2028. In its
application, SCE requested that the CPUC authorize a test year 2025 revenue requirement of approximately $10.3 billion.
This represents a $1.9 billion, or 23%, increase over the approximately $8.4 billion 2024 revenue requirement adopted in
Track 4, prior to adjustments for updated operations and maintenance escalation rates, the CPUC's decisions to adopt SCE's
2023 - 2025 cost of capital, and the expanded use of customer-funded self-insurance for wildfire-related claims.
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In February 2024, intervenors to the 2025 GRC proceeding, including Cal Advocates and The Utility Reform Network
("TURN"), submitted testimony in response to SCE's application. Cal Advocates and TURN recommended reductions to
SCE's requests for load growth investments, infrastructure replacement, targeted undergrounding of conductors, and other
areas of SCE's application.
Cal Advocates in its testimony proposed a test year 2025 revenue requirement of approximately $9.3 billion, representing
an increase of approximately 11% over the 2024 revenue requirement adopted in Track 4, before the adjustments described
above. While TURN did not calculate a test year 2025 revenue requirement in connection with its proposals in its
testimony, SCE estimates that TURN's proposals would result in a test year 2025 revenue requirement of approximately
12% over the 2024 revenue requirement adopted in Track 4, before the adjustments described above.
In June 2024, following amendments and other revisions to rebuttal testimony, SCE updated its 2025 revenue requirement
request to $10.5 billion, and proposed post-test year revenue requirement increases of approximately $670 million,
$750 million and $730 million in 2026, 2027, and 2028, respectively. The updated 2025 revenue requirement included a
$220 million increase associated with the cost of capital adjustment authorized by the CPUC in a separate proceeding,
which was subsequently modified by a CPUC decision in October 2024, as discussed in "—Cost of Capital."
In July 2024, the CPUC issued a decision approving SCE's request in the 2025 GRC to extend the customer-funded
wildfire self-insurance through the 2025 GRC period.
In October 2024, the CPUC approved the establishment of a memorandum account to track changes in the revenue
requirement between January 1, 2025, and the implementation date of the final decision. While SCE and certain parties
have entered into stipulations to resolve certain contested areas in the 2025 GRC, SCE cannot predict the revenue
requirement the CPUC will ultimately authorize or forecast the timing of a final decision. SCE expects to recognize
revenue based on the 2024 authorized revenue requirement, adjusted to reflect the 2025 CPUC-authorized ROE as
discussed in "—Cost of Capital," until a GRC decision is issued.
Cost of Capital
The cost of capital adjustment mechanism set by the CPUC provides for an adjustment to SCE's authorized cost of capital
that, when triggered, will impact SCE's results of operations and cash flows. In 2023, the cost of capital adjustment
mechanism was triggered and resulted in an increase to SCE's CPUC-authorized ROE from 10.05% to 10.75% effective
January 1, 2024. The resulting increase to SCE's 2024 GRC-related revenue requirement was $201 million. The cost of
capital adjustment mechanism was not triggered in 2024. In October 2024, the CPUC issued a decision modifying the cost
of capital adjustment mechanism that changed the mechanism's adjustment ratio from 50% to 20%. This modification was
also applied to the increase that was most recently triggered in 2023, effective on January 1, 2025. As a result, SCE's 2025
CPUC-authorized ROE was adjusted to 10.33%. The decision reduces SCE's updated 2025 GRC-related revenue
requirement by approximately $117 million. For further information, see "—2025 General Rate Case." For additional
information on cost of capital and the ratemaking process, see "Business—SCE—Overview of Ratemaking Process—
CPUC."
SCE expects to file its regularly scheduled cost of capital application in March 2025 for rates effective for 2026 – 2028.
Capital Program
Capital Expenditures
Total capital expenditures (including accruals) were $5.7 billion in 2024 and $5.4 billion in 2023.
In connection with the 2025 GRC, SCE forecasts capital expenditures of $26.6 billion to $31.5 billion for 2025 – 2028. In
the absence of a 2025 GRC decision, SCE has developed, and is executing against, a capital expenditure plan that is
expected to allow SCE to meet what is ultimately authorized in the 2025 GRC decision while minimizing the associated
risk of unauthorized spending.
The table below reflects forecast capital expenditures for 2025 – 2028 based on planned CPUC jurisdictional spending and
current management expectations of FERC-jurisdictional spending. CPUC jurisdictional spending includes amounts
requested in the 2025 GRC, and other approved non-GRC CPUC capital spending. The forecast CPUC jurisdictional
capital spending will be dependent upon amounts approved in the 2025 GRC. Forecasted expenditures for FERC capital
projects are subject to change due to factors such as timeliness of permitting, licensing, regulatory approvals, contractor
bids, supply chain issues and other operational considerations.
Based on management's judgment of potential capital spending variability informed by historical precedent of previously
authorized amounts, potential permitting delays, and other operational considerations, a range case was prepared reflecting
reductions to GRC capital expenditures, CPUC non-GRC capital expenditures, and FERC capital expenditures.
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The following table sets forth a summary of capital expenditures for 2024 actual spend and a forecast for 2025 – 2028 on
the basis described above:
(in billions)
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
Total
2025 – 2028
Traditional capital expenditures
Distribution
$
4.1 $
5.2 $
5.6 $
5.5 $
5.5 $
21.8
Transmission
0.3
0.8
0.9
1.0
0.7
3.4
Generation
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.1
0.7
Subtotal
4.6
6.2
6.7
6.7
6.3
25.9
Wildfire mitigation-related capital
expenditures
1.1
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.4
5.6
Total capital expenditures
$
5.7 $
7.5 $
8.1 $
8.2 $
7.7 $
31.5
Total capital expenditures using range case
* $
6.6 $
6.8 $
6.8 $
6.4 $
26.6
*
Not applicable
In addition to the amounts presented in the table above, SCE expects to make additional CPUC capital investments, the
recovery of which will be subject to future regulatory approval. This includes non-GRC programs including additional
spending on an enterprise resource planning ("ERP") software implementation, an advanced metering infrastructure
program and other potential investments in the grid supporting restoration, reliability, resilience and readiness. SCE expects
the total expenditures of these programs to be at least $3 billion, some of which will be incurred beyond 2028. In the first
half of 2025, SCE intends to file an application with the CPUC for approval of the ERP implementation and expects to
include approximately $1 billion of capital expenditures through 2029.
In May 2023, the CAISO released its 2022 – 2023 Transmission Plan based on the CPUC's projections that more than 40
gigawatts of new resources need to be added in California by 2032. As the incumbent transmission owner for a portion of
these transmission projects, SCE expects to construct projects requiring capital investment of at least $2.0 billion, most of
which will be incurred beyond 2028. In May 2024, the CAISO released its 2023 – 2024 Transmission Plan which identified
additional transmission projects expected to be constructed by SCE by 2030 with anticipated capital expenditures of
approximately $80 million.
In addition to projects awarded to incumbent transmission owners, the CAISO also identified projects eligible for
competitive solicitation. In May 2024, SCE, in association with Lotus Infrastructure Global Operations, LLC, was selected
as the approved project sponsor for a 30-mile overhead transmission line project connecting San Diego and Orange
Counties. The project is expected to be in-service in 2032 and SCE expects to place approximately $244 million into its
transmission rate base in 2032.
Rate Base
SCE's year-end rate base was $45.7 billion at December 31, 2024, compared to $42.7 billion at December 31, 2023.
Reflected below is SCE's weighted average annual rate base for 2024 – 2028, encompassing GRC capital expenditures as
incorporated in the requests in the 2025 GRC application, approved non-GRC projects or programs, and FERC capital
expenditures.
(in billions)
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
Rate base for expected capital expenditures
$
42.8 $
49.4 $
53.0 $
56.8 $
60.6
Rate base for expected capital expenditures using range case
discussed above
* $
48.1 $
50.4 $
52.8 $
55.3
*
Not applicable
Southern California Wildfires and Mudslides
Unprecedented weather conditions in California due to climate change have contributed to wildfires, including those where
SCE's equipment has been alleged to be associated with the fire's ignition, that have caused loss of life and substantial
damage in SCE's service area, including as recently as January 2025.
SCE continues to implement its WMP to reduce the risk of SCE equipment contributing to the ignition of wildfires. Further
to the investments SCE is making as part of its WMP, SCE also uses its PSPS program to proactively de-energize power
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lines as a last resort to mitigate the risk of significant wildfires during extreme weather events. In addition, California has
increased its investment in wildfire prevention and fire suppression capabilities. Yet, the potential for catastrophic wildfire
activity in SCE's service area still exists.
Eaton Fire
In January 2025, several wind-driven wildfires impacted portions of SCE's service area, causing loss of life, substantial
damage and service outages for SCE customers. One of the largest of these wildfires, the Eaton Fire, ignited in SCE's
service area in Los Angeles County and spread under conditions of an extreme Santa Ana windstorm.
According to preliminary information provided by CAL FIRE, the Eaton Fire burned approximately 14,000 acres;
destroyed approximately 6,018 single residence structures, 3,146 other minor structures, 96 multiple residences and 158
mixed commercial/residential and nonresidential commercial structures; damaged approximately 750 residential structures,
260 other minor structures, 28 multiple residences and 35 mixed commercial/residential and nonresidential commercial
structures and resulted in 17 confirmed civilian fatalities and 9 confirmed fire personnel injuries/illnesses. In addition, fire
authorities have estimated suppression costs at approximately $100 million.
The Los Angeles County Fire Department is leading the investigation into the origin and cause of the Eaton Fire, with the
assistance of CAL FIRE, and has identified a preliminary area of origin of the fire. SCE has transmission facilities in the
preliminary area of origin. As part of its investigation, the Los Angeles County Fire Department has requested that SCE
preserve in-place its equipment in the preliminary area of origin. The SED is also conducting an investigation with respect
to the Eaton Fire.
Multiple lawsuits related to the Eaton Fire have been initiated against SCE and Edison International. SCE’s ongoing
internal review into the facts and circumstances of the Eaton Fire is complex and will require significant time. SCE's
review includes ongoing inspections of its facilities and records and of third-party information, including analysis of
concerning images and videos that suggest a possible link to SCE's transmission facilities in the preliminary area of origin.
As of February 27, 2025, based on the information it has reviewed, SCE has not determined whether its equipment was
associated with the ignition of the Eaton Fire.
SCE has $1.0 billion of customer-funded self-insurance coverage available for wildfires ignited between January 1, 2025
and December 31, 2025, subject to a shareholder contribution of up to $12.5 million. If SCE incurs losses in excess of
$1.0 billion for claims for third-party damages related to the Eaton Fire, SCE will be reimbursed for such losses from the
Wildfire Insurance Fund, subject to approval of the fund administrator and the Wildfire Insurance Fund’s claims-paying
capacity, initially approximately $21 billion for all three participating utilities. PG&E is seeking reimbursement from the
Wildfire Insurance Fund for losses related to the 2021 Dixie Fire and has disclosed that, as of December 31, 2024, it had
recorded aggregate recoveries from the Wildfire Insurance Fund of $925 million, of which it had received $169 million.
Until the fund administrator determines that the fund will be terminated, it is expected to reimburse eligible claims on a
first come, first served basis, subject to the fund administrator's review.
A utility that has received reimbursement of eligible claims from the Wildfire Insurance Fund would file an application
with the CPUC for review of its costs and expenses after it has resolved all or, if authorized by the CPUC, substantially all
third-party damage claims related to a wildfire, or upon earlier request of the fund administrator. A utility that held a valid
safety certification at the time of the relevant wildfire, like SCE did at the time of the Eaton Fire, will be presumed to have
acted prudently unless a party in the proceeding creates "serious doubt" as to the reasonableness of the utility's conduct, in
which case the utility will have the burden of dispelling that doubt and proving its conduct was prudent. The prudency
standard does not necessitate perfect conduct and AB 1054 requires that the CPUC find that a utility is prudent if it
determines that the utility's conduct related to the relevant ignition was consistent with actions of a reasonable utility. SCE
believes that the CPUC's determination regarding the reasonableness of a utility's ignition-related conduct should be based
on an evaluation of the reasonableness of the utility’s overall policies, systems, and practices. The CPUC has not applied
the AB 1054 prudency framework to a wildfire cost-recovery proceeding.
SCE believes that it is a reasonable operator of its electric system. Neither SCE nor any fire agency has determined the
cause of the Eaton Fire, including whether SCE’s transmission equipment was associated with its ignition. If it is
determined that SCE’s transmission equipment was associated with the ignition of the Eaton Fire, based on the information
it has reviewed as of February 27, 2025, SCE believes that it would be able to make a good faith showing that its conduct
with respect to its transmission facilities in the preliminary area of origin was consistent with the actions of a reasonable
utility.
The CPUC will determine the prudency of a utility’s ignition-related conduct in a formal proceeding. If the CPUC finds
that a utility’s conduct was not prudent, it may nevertheless allow cost recovery in full or in part taking into account factors
both within and beyond the utility's control that may have exacerbated the costs and expenses, including humidity,
temperature and winds. A utility that held a safety certification at the time of the ignition will be required to reimburse the
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fund only for amounts disallowed by the CPUC up to the AB 1054 Liability Cap in the year that the disallowance occurs,
unless the fund administrator finds that the utility's actions or inactions relative to the ignition of the fire constitute
conscious or willful disregard of the rights and safety of others, in which case the utility will be required to reimburse the
fund for all amounts withdrawn. The AB 1054 Liability Cap is a cap on the aggregate requirement to reimburse the
Wildfire Insurance Fund over a trailing three calendar year period and is equal to 20% of the equity portion of the utility's
transmission and distribution rate base, excluding general plant and intangibles, in the year of the applicable prudency
determination. Utilities will be able to seek recovery of prudently incurred uninsured wildfire costs not covered by the
Wildfire Insurance Fund, assessed under the prudency standard clarified under AB 1054, through electric rates.
2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events
Multiple lawsuits and investigations related to the 2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events have been initiated against SCE
and Edison International. SCE has previously entered into settlements with a number of local public entities, subrogation
and individual plaintiffs in the TKM and Woolsey Fire litigations and under the SED Agreement. As of February 20, 2025,
in addition to the outstanding claims of approximately 290 of the approximately 15,000 initial individual plaintiffs, there
were alleged and potential claims of certain public entity plaintiffs, including CAL OES, outstanding.
In 2024, SCE recorded estimated losses of $490 million for remaining alleged and potential claims related to the 2017/2018
Wildfire/Mudslide Events. As a result, SCE also recorded expected recoveries through FERC electric rates of $27 million
against the charge, and the resulting net charge to earnings was $463 million ($333 million after-tax).
Through December 31, 2024, SCE has recorded estimated losses of $9.9 billion, recoveries from insurance of $2.0 billion,
all of which have been collected, and expected recoveries through FERC electric rates of $440 million, $376 million of
which has been collected subject to refund, related to the 2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events claims. The cumulative
after-tax net charges to earnings recorded through December 31, 2024, have been $5.4 billion.
As of December 31, 2024, SCE had paid $9.5 billion under executed settlements and had $86 million to be paid under
executed settlements, including $57 million to be paid under the SED Agreement, related to the 2017/2018 Wildfire/
Mudslide Events. After giving effect to all payment obligations under settlements entered into through December 31, 2024,
Edison International's and SCE's best estimate of expected losses for remaining alleged and potential claims related to the
2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events was $340 million.
Estimated losses for the 2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events litigation are based on a number of assumptions and are
subject to change as additional information becomes available. Actual losses incurred may be higher or lower than
estimated based on several factors, including the uncertainty in estimating damages that have been or may be alleged.
Edison International and SCE may incur a material loss in excess of amounts accrued in connection with the remaining
alleged and potential claims related to the 2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events.
CPUC-Jurisdictional Rate Recovery
In August 2023, SCE filed an application to seek CPUC-jurisdictional rate recovery of prudently incurred losses related to
the Thomas Fire, the Koenigstein Fire and the Montecito Mudslides. SCE also sought recovery of approximately
$65 million in restoration costs in the proceeding. In January 2025, the CPUC approved the TKM Settlement Agreement
and closed the proceeding. Parties to the proceeding may file an application for rehearing through March 10, 2025. Under
the TKM Settlement Agreement, SCE is authorized to recover 60%, or approximately $1.6 billion, of approximately
$2.7 billion of losses, consisting of approximately $1.3 billion of uninsured claims paid as of May 31, 2024, and
$0.3 billion of associated costs, composed of legal and financing costs incurred as of May 31, 2024, and estimated ongoing
financing costs. SCE is also authorized to recover 60% of claims paid and related costs incurred after May 31, 2024, other
than for $125 million of uninsured claims and related financing costs which SCE waived its right to seek recovery of under
the SED Agreement. SCE will record a regulatory asset for recoveries permitted under the TKM Settlement Agreement in
the first quarter of 2025 and will request approval from the CPUC to finance the amounts authorized under the TKM
Settlement Agreement through the issuance of securitized bonds.
Under the TKM Settlement Agreement, SCE is also authorized to recover approximately $55 million of approximately
$65 million in restoration costs incurred. Further, SCE will use shareholder funds to offset $50 million of wildfire
mitigation expenses recorded in memorandum accounts between 2024 and 2028. Under the TKM Settlement Agreement,
SCE is allowed to permanently exclude from SCE's CPUC regulatory capital structure any after-tax charges to equity
associated with the costs disallowed or funded by shareholders in the TKM Settlement Agreement and the debt issued to
finance those costs (For further details about SCE's CPUC authorized capital structure, see "Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements—Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies—SCE Dividends"). In October 2024, SCE
filed an application to seek CPUC-jurisdictional rate recovery of $5.4 billion of prudently incurred losses related to the
Woolsey Fire, consisting of approximately $4.4 billion of uninsured claims paid as of August 31, 2024, and $1.0 billion of
associated costs, composed of legal and financing costs incurred as of August 31, 2024, and estimated ongoing financing
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costs. SCE is also seeking recovery of approximately $84 million in restoration costs in the proceeding. SCE will not
record a regulatory asset for recoveries related to the Woolsey Fire in connection with the approval of the TKM Settlement
Agreement. SCE will continue to evaluate the facts and circumstances of the Woolsey Fire cost recovery proceeding in
determining if and when a regulatory asset may be recorded.
Other Wildfire Events
In addition to the 2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events, several other wildfires significantly impacted portions of SCE's
service area prior to 2025, including the 2017 Creek Fire, the 2019 Saddle Ridge Fire, the 2020 Bobcat Fire, the 2020
Silverado Fire, the 2022 Coastal Fire and the 2022 Fairview Fire.
In 2024, SCE recorded estimated losses of $253 million for claims related to the Other Wildfire Events. As a result, SCE
also recorded expected recoveries from insurance of $96 million and expected recoveries through electric rates of
$9 million against the charge, and the resulting net charge to earnings was $148 million ($106 million after-tax).
Through December 31, 2024, SCE has recorded total estimated losses of $1.1 billion, expected recoveries from insurance
and third parties of $718 million and expected recoveries through electric rates of $177 million related to the Other
Wildfire Events claims. The cumulative after-tax net charges to earnings recorded through December 31, 2024, have been
$175 million.
As of December 31, 2024, SCE had paid or is obligated to pay approximately $576 million under executed settlements
related to the Other Wildfire Events and Edison International's and SCE's estimated losses for remaining alleged and
potential claims (established at the low end of the estimated range of reasonably possible losses) related to the Other
Wildfire Events was $563 million. As of the same date, SCE had assets for expected recoveries through insurance and third
parties of $434 million and through electric rates of $149 million on its consolidated balance sheets related to the Other
Wildfire Events.
Edison International and SCE may incur material losses in excess of the amounts accrued for certain of the Other Wildfire
Events. Edison International and SCE expect that additional losses incurred in connection with any such fire, other than for
the Creek Fire, will be covered by insurance, subject to self-insured retentions and co-insurance, and expect that any such
additional losses after expected recoveries from insurance and through electric rates will not be material. For information
on the Creek Fire, see "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 12. Commitments and Contingencies—
Contingencies—Southern California Wildfires and Mudslides" in this report.
In light of the prudency standard the CPUC is required to apply under AB 1054 to utilities holding a safety certification at
the time a wildfire ignited after July 12, 2019, SCE has concluded, at this time, that both uninsured CPUC-jurisdictional
and uninsured FERC-jurisdictional wildfire-related costs related to the Other Wildfire Events that ignited after July 2019
for which it has deferred as regulatory assets are probable of recovery through electric rates. SCE will continue to evaluate
the probability of recovery based on available evidence, including regulatory decisions, including any CPUC decisions
illustrating the interpretation and/or application of the prudency standard under AB 1054, and, for each applicable fire,
evidence that could cast serious doubt as to the reasonableness of SCE's conduct relative to that fire.
For further information on Southern California Wildfires and Mudslides, see "Risk Factors," "Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements—Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies—Initial and annual contributions to the
wildfire insurance fund established pursuant to California Assembly Bill 1054," "Business—Southern California Wildfires"
and "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 12. Commitments and Contingencies—Contingencies—Southern
California Wildfires and Mudslides" in this report.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
SCE
The table below shows SCE's consolidated statements of income for 2024, 2023 and 2022. In general, expenses SCE is
authorized to pass through directly to customers (such as purchased power and fuel expenses, flow-through taxes, as well
as costs incurred for various programs and activities, such as public purpose programs and vegetation management
activities) and the corresponding amount of revenues collected to recover those pass-through costs do not impact net
income.
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Years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022
The following table is a summary of SCE's results of operations for the periods indicated:
Years ended December 31,
Favorable (Unfavorable)
(in millions)
2024
2023
2022
2024 to 2023
2023 to 2022
Operating revenue
$
17,547
$
16,275
$
17,172 $
1,272
$
(897)
Purchased power and fuel
5,209
5,486
6,375
277
889
Operation and maintenance
5,064
4,071
4,659
(993)
588
Wildfire-related claims, net of insurance recoveries
647
665
1,305
18
640
Wildfire Insurance Fund expense
146
213
214
67
1
Depreciation and amortization
2,865
2,633
2,559
(232)
(74)
Property and other taxes
620
566
497
(54)
(69)
Impairment, net of other operating income
—
1
50
1
49
Total operating expenses
14,551
13,635
15,659
(916)
2,024
Operating income
2,996
2,640
1,513
356
1,127
Interest expense
(1,575)
(1,356)
(1,005)
(219)
(351)
Other income, net
493
497
337
(4)
160
Income before income taxes
1,914
1,781
845
133
936
Income tax expense (benefit)
120
184
(109)
64
(293)
Net income
1,794
1,597
954
197
643
Less: Preference stock dividend requirements
175
123
107
(52)
(16)
Net income available for common stock
$
1,619
$
1,474
$
847 $
145
$
627
2024 vs 2023
Operating Revenue
Higher operating revenue of $1,272 million is primarily due to:
•
An increase in CPUC-related revenues of $617 million primarily due to higher revenue authorized in Track 4 and an
increase in the authorized rate of return resulting from the cost of capital adjustment mechanism. See "Management
Overview—Cost of Capital" for more information.
•
An increase in operating revenues of $51 million primarily due to recognition of previously unrecognized return on
rate base related to emergency restoration related capital expenditures.
•
A net increase in revenues of $604 million related to higher expenses that are passed through to customers. The
increase in pass-through revenues is primarily offset by increases in the following:
◦
Operation and maintenance expense of $809 million
◦
Depreciation and amortization expense of $111 million
◦
Interest expense of $66 million
◦
Property and other taxes of $28 million
These pass-through increases were offset by the decreases in the following:
◦
Purchased power and fuel expense of $277 million
◦
Income tax expense of $134 million
Purchased Power and Fuel
A decrease in purchased power and fuel costs of $277 million, primarily due to lower purchased power and gas prices,
partially offset by an increase in purchased power volume and higher losses in hedging activities (offset in "Operating
Revenue" above).
Operation and Maintenance
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An increase in operation and maintenance expense of $993 million is primarily due to:
•
A net increase in expense of $809 million related to operating expenses that are passed through to customers and offset
in "Operating Revenue" above. The increase is mainly driven by:
◦
$462 million due to higher previously deferred wildfire mitigation, vegetation management, and emergency
restoration costs authorized for recovery in 2024 than in 2023. See "Liquidity and Capital Resources—SCE—
Regulatory Proceedings" for more information
◦
$301 million higher vegetation management expenses
◦
$196 million higher public purpose program expenses
◦
$144 million higher uncollectible accounts expense
◦
$116 million higher transmission access charges
These increases are partially offset by:
◦
$209 million previously deferred wildfire insurance premium authorized for recovery in 2023
◦
$195 million lower insurance costs due to SCE's expanded use of customer-funded self-insurance since
July 2023
•
$90 million higher expenses primarily related to plant maintenance
•
$62 million higher wildfire mitigation expenses
•
Severance costs of $53 million recorded in 2024 due to current and probable reductions in workforce
•
$25 million higher expenses related to IT software maintenance and capital-related expense
•
The 2023 recognition of a $30 million disallowance related to the 2021 NDCTP
•
The 2023 recognition of $17 million related to customer cancellations of certain ECS data services
Wildfire-related Claims, Net of Insurance Recoveries
Charges for wildfire-related claims, net of insurance recoveries, were $647 million and $665 million in 2024 and 2023,
respectively, related to the 2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events and Other Wildfire Events. See "Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements—Note 12. Commitments and Contingencies—Contingencies—Southern California Wildfires and
Mudslides."
Wildfire Insurance Fund Expense
A decrease in wildfire insurance fund amortization expense of $67 million due to the change in the estimated life of the
Wildfire Insurance Fund in the beginning of 2024, which increased the amortization period of SCE's Wildfire Insurance
Fund contributions assets. See "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting
Policies" for further information.
Depreciation and Amortization
An increase in depreciation and amortization expense of $232 million due to an increase of $121 million primarily driven
by higher plant balances and $111 million of pass-through costs (offset in "Operating Revenue" above). The pass-through
costs are mainly related to emergency restoration and wildfire mitigation activities.
Property and Other Taxes
An increase in property and other taxes of $54 million due to an increase of $26 million primarily related to higher assessed
property values and $28 million of pass-through costs (offset in "Operating Revenue" above).
Interest Expense
An increase in interest expense of $219 million due to an increase of $153 million primarily related to higher interest rates
on long-term debt and balancing account overcollections, and additional long-term borrowings, and $66 million of pass-
through costs mainly related to emergency restoration activities and AB 1054 Excluded Capital Expenditures financed
through securitization (offset in "Operating Revenue" above).
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Preference Stock Dividend Requirements
An increase in preference stock dividend requirements of $52 million primarily due to additional preference stock
outstanding.
Income Taxes
A decrease in income tax expense of $64 million, primarily due to $97 million higher flow-through tax benefits that are
passed through to customers, partially offset by an increase in tax expense on pre-tax income. See "Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements—Note 8. Income Taxes" for a reconciliation of the federal statutory rate to the effective income tax
rate.
2023 vs 2022
Operating Revenue
An increase in operating revenue of $897 million is primarily due to:
•
A net decrease in revenues of $1,231 million related to lower expenses that are passed through to customers. The
decrease in pass-through revenues are offset by decreases in the following:
◦
Purchased power and fuel expense of $889 million
◦
Operation and maintenance expense of $482 million
◦
Wildfire-related claims, net of insurance recoveries of $37 million
These pass-through decreases are partially offset by increases in the following:
◦
Income tax expense of $43 million
◦
Interest expense of $39 million
◦
Property and other taxes of $38 million
◦
Other income, net, of $37 million
◦
Depreciation and amortization expense of $17 million
•
An increase in CPUC-related revenues of $320 million primarily due to the escalation mechanism set forth in the 2021
GRC decision.
Purchased Power and Fuel
A decrease in purchased power and fuel costs of $889 million, primarily lower prices and volumes for both purchased
power and gas, partially offset by hedging activities (offset in "Operating Revenue" above).
Operation and Maintenance
A decrease in operation and maintenance expense of $588 million is primarily due to:
•
A net decrease in expense of $482 million related to the operating expenses that are passed through to customers and
offset in "Operating Revenue" above. The decrease is mainly driven by:
◦
$463 million due to lower previously deferred wildfire mitigation and emergency restoration costs authorized
for recovery in 2023 than in 2022
◦
$218 million lower insurance costs due to SCE's expanded use of customer-funded self-insurance since July
2023
◦
$79 million lower uncollectible accounts expense primarily due to the recognition of $109 million previously
deferred uncollectible accounts expense in 2022
◦
$56 million lower transmission access charges
The decreases are partially offset by:
◦
$209 million previously deferred wildfire insurance premium authorized for recovery in 2023
◦
$125 million higher public purpose program expenses
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•
The 2022 charges of $95 million related to the CPUC's decision on SCE's Upstream Lighting Program, consisting of
$76 million in disallowed costs and $19 million in fines
•
$40 million lower uncollectible accounts expense due to expense recognized in 2022 not subject to cost recovery
•
The 2023 recognition of a $30 million probable disallowance related to the 2021 NDCTP
Wildfire-related Claims, Net of Insurance Recoveries
Charges for wildfire-related claims, net of insurance recoveries, were $665 million and $1.3 billion in 2023 and 2022,
respectively, related to the 2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events and Other Wildfire Events.
Depreciation and Amortization
An increase in depreciation and amortization expense of $74 million due to an increase of $57 million primarily driven by
higher plant balances and $17 million of pass-through costs (offset in "Operating Revenue" above).
Property and Other Taxes
An increase in property and other taxes of $69 million due to an increase of $31 million primarily related to higher assessed
property values and $38 million of pass-through costs (offset in "Operating Revenue" above).
Impairment, net of other operating income
Impairments were recorded in 2022, of which $17 million related to disallowed capital expenditure and $47 million related
to a settlement agreement between SCE and TURN in the CSRP proceeding.
Interest Expense
An increase in interest expense of $351 million due to an increase of $312 million primarily related to higher interest rates
on long-term debt and balancing account overcollections and additional long-term borrowings, and $39 million of pass-
through costs primarily related to AB 1054 Excluded Capital Expenditures financed through securitization (offset in
"Operating Revenue" above).
Other income, net
An increase in other income, net of $160 million primarily due to higher interest rates applied to balancing account
undercollections and increased equity allowance for funds used during construction, partially offset by lower net periodic
benefit income related to the non-service cost components for SCE's pension and PBOP.
Preference Stock Dividend Requirements
An increase in preference stock dividend requirements of $16 million primarily due to dividends paid on Series E
preference stock at a higher rate.
Income Taxes
An increase in tax expense of $293 million in 2023 compared to a tax benefit recorded in 2022, primarily due to higher
taxable income and $42 million lower flow-through tax benefits that are passed through to customers.
Edison International Parent and Other
Results of operations for Edison International Parent and Other include amounts from other subsidiaries that are not
reportable segments, as well as intercompany eliminations.
Loss from Operations
The following table summarizes the results of Edison International Parent and Other:
Years ended December 31,
Favorable (Unfavorable)
(in millions)
2024
2023
2022
2024 to 2023
2023 to 2022
Edison International Parent and Other net loss
$
(248) $
(190) $
(130) $
(58) $
(60)
Less: Preferred stock dividend requirements
87
87
105
—
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Edison International Parent and Other net loss
attributable to common shareholders
$
(335) $
(277) $
(235) $
(58) $
(42)
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The net loss attributable to common shareholders from operations of Edison International Parent and Other increased
$58 million in 2024 compared to 2023 primarily due to lack of earnings from an EIS insurance contract and higher interest
expense.
The net loss attributable to common shareholders from operations of Edison International Parent and Other increased
$42 million in 2023 compared to 2022 primarily due to higher interest expense, partially offset by gains on preferred stock
repurchases of $16 million.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
SCE
SCE's ability to operate its business, fund capital expenditures, and implement its business strategy is dependent upon its
operating cash flow and access to the bank and capital markets. SCE's overall cash flows fluctuate based on, among other
things, its ability to recover its costs in a timely manner from its customers through regulated rates, changes in commodity
prices and volumes, collateral requirements, interest obligations, dividend payments to and equity contributions from
Edison International, obligations to preference shareholders, and the outcome of tax, regulatory and legal matters.
In the next 12 months, SCE expects to fund its cash requirements through operating cash flows, and capital market and
bank financings. SCE also has availability under its credit facility to fund cash requirements. SCE expects to issue
additional debt for general corporate purposes, and to securitize the recovery of 2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events as
permitted by the TKM Settlement Agreement subject to the filing and approval of a securitization financing order.
SCE issued securitized bonds in the amounts of $775 million and $533 million in 2023 and 2022, respectively, to finance
the required AB 1054 Excluded Capital Expenditures and related financing costs. For more information, see "Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements––Note 5. Debt and Credit Agreements."
The following table summarizes SCE's current long-term issuer credit ratings and outlook from the major credit rating
agencies, and SCE's credit rating outlook as of February 20, 2025:
Moody's
Fitch
S&P
Credit Rating
Baa1
BBB
BBB
Outlook
Stable
Stable
Negative
SCE's credit ratings may be affected if, among other things, regulators fail to successfully implement AB 1054 in a
consistent and credit supportive manner, or the Wildfire Insurance Fund is materially depleted, or a persistent increase in
the frequency of severe wildfires in California leads the credit rating agencies to believe the Wildfire Insurance Fund is at
risk of a material depletion. Credit rating downgrades increase the cost and may impact the availability of short-term and
long-term borrowings, including commercial paper, credit facilities, bond financings or other borrowings. In addition, some
of SCE's power procurement contracts and environmental remediation obligations would require SCE to pay related
liabilities or post additional collateral if SCE's credit rating were to fall below investment grade. For further details, see "—
Margin and Collateral Deposits."
For restrictions on SCE's ability to pay dividends, see "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 1. Summary of
Significant Accounting Policies—SCE Dividends."
Available Liquidity
At December 31, 2024, SCE had cash on hand of $78 million and approximately $2.1 billion available to borrow on its
$3.4 billion revolving credit facility. The credit facility is available for borrowing needs until May 2028. The aggregate
maximum principal amount under the SCE revolving credit facility may be increased up to $4.0 billion, provided that
additional lender commitments are obtained. SCE also had standby letters of credit with total capacity of $625 million, and
the unused amount was $507 million as of December 31, 2024. For further details, see "Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements—Note 5. Debt and Credit Agreements."
At December 31, 2024, SCE had $1.3 billion outstanding commercial paper, net of discount, at a weighted average interest
rate of 4.95% supported by the revolving credit facility. In January 2025, SCE issued $850 million and $650 million of first
and refunding mortgage bonds due in 2035 and 2055, respectively. The proceeds were used to repay commercial paper
borrowings outstanding as of December 31, 2024 and for general corporate purposes.
SCE may finance balancing account undercollections and working capital requirements to support operations and capital
expenditures with commercial paper, its credit facilities or other borrowings, subject to availability in the capital markets.
As necessary, SCE will utilize its available liquidity, capital market financings, other borrowings or parent company equity
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contributions in order to meet its obligations as they become due, including costs related to wildfire events. For further
information, see "Management Overview—Southern California Wildfires and Mudslides."
Debt Covenant
SCE's credit facilities and term loan require a debt to total capitalization ratio as defined in the applicable agreements of
less than or equal to 0.65 to 1. At December 31, 2024, SCE's debt to total capitalization ratio was 0.58 to 1.
At December 31, 2024, SCE was in compliance with all financial covenants that affect access to capital.
Regulatory Proceedings
Wildfire Related Regulatory Proceedings
In response to the increase in wildfire activity and faster progression of and increase in damage from wildfires across SCE's
service area and throughout California, SCE has incurred wildfire mitigation and wildfire and drought restoration related
spending at levels significantly exceeding amounts authorized in SCE's GRCs. For regulatory proceedings related to the
2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events, see "Management Overview—Southern California Wildfires and Mudslides."
2021 GRC Wildfire Mitigation Memorandum Account Balances
In June 2022, SCE filed an application with the CPUC requesting reasonableness review of the incremental costs incurred
in 2021 related to non-WCCP wildfire mitigation and vegetation management activities, requesting a total revenue
requirement of approximately $327 million plus an ongoing capital-related revenue requirement. In March 2024, the CPUC
issued a decision fully authorizing SCE's requested revenue requirement. The revenue requirement is being recovered in
rates over 12 months starting June 1, 2024.
In October 2023, SCE requested authority to recover a revenue requirement of $384 million, including interest associated
with 2022 operations and maintenance and capital expenditures above levels authorized in wildfire mitigation accounts and
the vegetation management balancing account. In July 2024, the CPUC approved SCE's request for interim rate recovery of
$210 million of this revenue requirement, subject to refund. The revenue requirement for interim rate recovery is being
recovered in rates over 17 months starting October 1, 2024. A final decision for the total authorized revenue requirement is
expected in the second quarter of 2025 according to the CPUC adopted schedule.
2020 Emergency Wildfire Restoration
SCE filed a catastrophic event memorandum account application in 2022, primarily related to restoration efforts related to
multiple 2020 wildfires. In May 2024, the CPUC issued a decision approving the recovery of SCE's capital request of
$312 million and operation and maintenance expenses of $200 million, resulting in a revenue requirement of $191 million
plus its ongoing capital-related revenue requirement. The revenue requirement is being recovered in rates over a 12-month
period starting October 1, 2024.
Multi-year Wildfire Mitigation and Catastrophic Events Filing ("WMCE Filing")
In April 2024, SCE filed its WMCE Filing, seeking to recover incremental operating and maintenance expenses of
$320 million and incremental capital expenditures of $702 million, primarily associated with 2019 – 2023 WCCP capital
expenditures recorded in the wildfire risk mitigation balancing account, 2023 operations and maintenance and capital
expenditures incremental to amounts authorized in wildfire mitigation accounts and the vegetation management balancing
account, storm-related costs associated with certain 2020 – 2022 events recorded in the catastrophic event memorandum
account, and certain wildfire liability insurance premium expenses recorded in the wildfire expense memorandum account,
which were denied without prejudice in a previous decision. In July 2024, the CPUC adopted a schedule with a proposed
decision expected in the third quarter of 2025.
ERRA Trigger Application
SCE recovers its fuel and purchased power-related costs through various balancing accounts, primarily the ERRA and the
PABA. SCE sets rates based on an annual forecast of the costs that it expects to incur during the subsequent year. The
aggregate overcollection in the ERRA and the eligible portion of the PABA at April 30, 2024 resulted in SCE triggering an
established mechanism, which required SCE to file an expedited application for the CPUC's approval to reduce bundled
service generation rates (see "Business—SCE—Overview of Ratemaking Process" for further information about the trigger
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mechanism). The CPUC approved this application in August 2024, resulting in a $742 million reduction in the revenue
requirement, returned through rates over a 12-month period starting October 1, 2024.
2025 FERC Formula Rate Annual Update
In November 2024, SCE filed its 2025 annual transmission revenue requirement update with the FERC, with rates effective
January 1, 2025. The update reflects a 2025 transmission revenue requirement of $1.3 billion, which is a $220 million, or
20% increase from the 2024 annual rates. The increase is primarily due to 2024 rates including a return of prior year
overcollections.
Capital Investment Plan
Major Transmission Projects
A summary of SCE's most significant transmission and substation construction projects is presented below. The timing of
the projects below is subject to timely receipt of permitting, licensing, and regulatory approvals.
Project Name
Project
Lifecycle Phase
Direct
Expenditures
(in millions)1
Inception to Date
(in millions)1
Scheduled In-
Service Date
Riverside Transmission Reliability2
Licensing
726
35
2029
Alberhill System3
Licensing
472
50
2029
Eldorado-Lugo-Mohave Upgrade
Construction
383
277
2025
1
Direct expenditures include direct labor, land, and contract costs incurred for the respective projects and exclude overhead costs that
are included in the capital expenditures forecast discussed in "Management Overview—Capital Program."
2
Direct expenditures were adjusted for inflation with no change to the scope of the project.
3
In June 2023, SCE filed an amended application for a certificate of public convenience and necessity ("CPCN") with technical
design modifications and engineering refinements to the proposed project that decreases project costs and reduces GHG emissions.
Accordingly, the direct expenditures of the project are estimated to be reduced from $486 million to $472 million. SCE is unable to
predict the final project costs for the Alberhill System Project.
Riverside Transmission Reliability Project
The Riverside Transmission Reliability Project is a joint project between SCE and Riverside Public Utilities ("RPU"), the
municipal utility department of the City of Riverside. While RPU will be responsible for constructing some of the project's
facilities within Riverside, SCE's portion of the project consists of constructing upgrades to its system, including a new 230
kV substation; certain interconnection and telecommunication facilities and overhead transmission lines in the cities of
Riverside, Jurupa Valley and Norco and in portions of unincorporated Riverside County. In May 2022, the Riverside City
Council ("RCC") voted to investigate alternatives to the CPUC approved project. Consequently, SCE suspended all major
activities on the project. In January 2023, the RCC voted to establish a working group to pursue funding for additional
undergrounding. In October 2023, the City of Norco filed a petition for modification ("PFM") to modify the CPUC
decision approving the project and reopen the record to reconsider full undergrounding. In November 2023, SCE filed a
response opposing the PFM. In March 2024, the CPUC denied the PFM. In May 2024, the RCC voted to move forward
with the original scope of the project and SCE restarted its work on the project. In July 2024, SCE initiated construction bid
solicitations with awards expected in the first half of 2025.
Alberhill System Project
The Alberhill System Project consists of constructing a new 500 kV substation, two 500 kV transmission lines to connect
the proposed substation to the existing Serrano-Valley 500 kV transmission line, telecommunication equipment, and
subtransmission lines in western Riverside County. The project was designed to meet long-term forecasted electrical
demand in the proposed Alberhill System Project area and to increase electrical system reliability and resiliency. In April
2018 and July 2018, the CPUC issued a proposed decision and an alternate proposed decision, both denying SCE's ability
to construct the Alberhill System Project based on a perceived lack of need. SCE filed comments on both proposed
decisions requesting that the CPUC grant the CPCN for the Alberhill System Project. In August 2018, the CPUC issued a
decision that did not deny or approve the Alberhill System Project but directed SCE to submit supplemental information on
the Alberhill System Project, including, but not limited to, a load forecast and cost benefit analysis of several alternatives to
the proposed project. In January 2020, SCE submitted a supplemental analysis to the CPUC for the Alberhill System
Project including several alternatives to the proposed project as well as an update to the original project cost. In June 2023,
SCE filed an amended CPCN with technical design modifications and engineering refinements to the proposed project that
decrease project costs and reduce GHG emissions. In June 2024, the CPUC issued an addendum to its 2017 Final
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Environmental Impact Report, concluding its California Environmental Quality Act review. The project is now seeking
final CPUC approval to begin construction. SCE is expecting the final CPUC decision in the second half of 2025.
Approximately 48% of the Alberhill System Project costs spent to date would be subject to recovery through CPUC
revenue and 52% through FERC revenue. In October 2017, SCE obtained approval from the FERC for abandoned plant
treatment for the Alberhill System Project, which allows SCE to seek recovery of 100% of all prudently incurred costs after
the approval date and 50% of prudently incurred costs prior to the approval date. As of December 31, 2024, SCE had
incurred approximately $69 million of capital expenditures, which excludes land costs that may be recovered through sale
to a third party and includes overhead costs, of which approximately $48 million may not be recoverable if the project is
cancelled.
Eldorado-Lugo-Mohave Upgrade Project
The Eldorado-Lugo-Mohave Upgrade Project will increase capacity on existing transmission lines to allow additional
renewable energy to flow from Nevada to southern California. The project would modify SCE's existing Eldorado, Lugo,
and Mohave electrical substations to accommodate the increased power flows from Nevada to southern California; increase
the power flow through the existing 500 kV transmission lines by constructing two new capacitors along the lines; raise
transmission tower heights to meet ground clearance requirements; and install fiber optics on the transmission lines to
provide communications between existing SCE substations. In August 2020, the CPUC approved the CPCN for the project.
Construction for the project began in November 2020. The total costs for the Eldorado-Lugo-Mohave Upgrade Project are
expected to exceed amounts currently approved in the CPCN granted by the CPUC due to delays in regulatory approvals,
contractor performance issues, supply chain constraints, COVID-19 impacts, and the availability of CAISO outage
windows. In May 2023, SCE filed a PFM of the decision that approved the project to increase the maximum reasonable
and prudent cost for the project, which increased the direct expenditures from $247 million to $319 million. SCE expects
the project to be in service in 2025, subject to the completion of environmental agency review of the mitigation work.
Additional work after the in-service date is required to mitigate the impact of the project on nearby natural gas transmission
lines. SCE's current estimate of the additional work is $64 million. SCE anticipates filing a second PFM or amending the
existing PFM to address the additional costs of the mitigation work once the scope and cost of this work is finalized.
Utility Owned Storage Projects
In October 2021, SCE contracted with Ameresco, Inc. ("Ameresco") for the construction of utility owned energy storage
projects at three sites in SCE's service area with an aggregate capacity of 537.5 MW, consisting of a 225 MW project, a
200 MW project, and a 112.5 MW project, and an in-service date of August 1, 2022. The 200 MW and 112.5 MW projects
went in-service during the third quarter of 2024, and Ameresco has advised SCE that it currently expects the 225 MW
project to be in-service by the first quarter of 2025. SCE believes that there is risk of delay beyond Ameresco's projected
in-service date.
In April 2022, SCE received a force majeure event notice from Ameresco in which Ameresco asserted that both
manufacturing delays related to COVID-19 shut-downs in China and new shipping restrictions imposed by Chinese
governmental authorities were then impacting the supply of batteries from China necessary for timely completion of the
projects. Ameresco subsequently supplemented its force majeure notice noting additional supply chain issues related to
COVID-19. Permitting delays and engineering issues and certain changes requested by SCE also impacted the projects in
2022. In January 2023, SCE received a force majeure event notice from Ameresco in which Ameresco asserted that severe
winter storms in Southern California had impacted the timely completion of the projects.
In April 2023, Ameresco discovered damage to some of the equipment at the 225 MW project. Ameresco has sent SCE a
notice of potential force majeure event and has concluded that the damage was caused by soil heave and that the soil heave
was caused by extreme rainstorms at the project site in the winter of 2022 – 2023. Ameresco is performing corrective
action in response to the damage discovered in 2023.
SCE is continuing to evaluate the force majeure event notices and is awaiting additional information from Ameresco on the
underlying events. If there is a valid force majeure event under the contracts with Ameresco, subject to certain conditions,
the project schedules and any related triggers of liquidated damages may be extended, and the contract prices may be
increased to account for the impact of the force majeure event.
SCE currently expects these storage projects to result in $1.0 billion of capital expenditures of which approximately
$800 million has been incurred, as of December 31, 2024. SCE also expects to receive in aggregate approximately
$380 million of tax credits available under the IRA for all three projects, which will accrue to the benefit of its customers
(see "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 8. Income Taxes" for further information). Because Ameresco did
not achieve an in-service date of August 1, 2022, SCE is entitled to liquidated damages under the terms of the contracts
subject to any relief Ameresco may be entitled to under the contracts, including any relief for any valid force majeure
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events. Once triggered, delay-related liquidated damages accrue daily for up to 60 days up to a maximum of $89 million in
aggregate for all three projects.
Ameresco has obtained surety bonds to secure its obligations to complete the construction of the projects, and is also
required to obtain surety bonds or letters of credit after completion of the projects to secure its performance obligations,
including its warranty obligations. If Ameresco is unable to fulfill its obligations and the amounts available under any
surety bonds or letters of credit are insufficient or the issuer of any such surety bonds or letters of credit disputes coverage
or otherwise does not perform or pay for the performance of Ameresco’s obligations, SCE will incur additional costs
beyond its contractual obligations.
In December 2021, the CPUC approved recovery of the capital expenditures and establishment of a balancing account for
the associated revenue requirement, which have been reflected in rates beginning in the first quarter of 2022. Authorized
revenue requirements have been and will continue to be included in the annual ERRA review proceeding and can only be
disallowed upon a finding that SCE failed to prudently administer the contracts.
Decommissioning of San Onofre
The decommissioning of a nuclear plant requires the management of three related activities: radiological decommissioning,
non-radiological decommissioning, and the management of spent nuclear fuel. SCE is the operating agent of San Onofre
and has engaged the DGC to undertake a significant scope of decommissioning activities for Units 1, 2, and 3 at San
Onofre. The decommissioning of San Onofre is expected to take many years. SCE funds decommissioning costs, including
costs associated with storing spent nuclear fuel, with assets that are currently held in nuclear decommissioning trusts.
Under federal law, the U.S. Department of Energy ("DOE") is responsible for the selection and construction of a facility for
the permanent disposal of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste. The DOE has not met its contractual
obligation to accept spent nuclear fuel. Extended delays by the DOE have led to the construction of costly alternatives and
associated siting and environmental issues. Two Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installations ("ISFSI") store nuclear fuel
onsite at San Onofre. The first stores nuclear fuel from all three Units ("ISFSI 1") and the second stores nuclear fuel from
Units 2 and 3 ("ISFSI 2").
SCE's Coastal Development Permits, the principal discretionary permits required for maintaining the ISFSIs onsite,
currently extend through 2035.
Decommissioning of San Onofre Unit 1 began in 1999 and the transfer of spent nuclear fuel from Unit 1 to dry cask
storage in ISFSI 1 was completed in 2005. Major decommissioning work for Unit 1 has been completed except for certain
underground work.
Decommissioning of San Onofre Units 2 and 3 began in June 2013 and the transfer of spent nuclear fuel from San Onofre
Units 2 and 3 to dry cask storage in the two ISFSIs was completed in August 2020. In August 2020, SCE commenced, and
is currently conducting, major decommissioning activities in accordance with the terms of the Coastal Developmental
Permit for decommissioning San Onofre Units 2 and 3.
SCE's share of the San Onofre Units 2 and 3 decommissioning costs recorded for the years ended December 31, 2024 and
2023 were $218 million (in 2024 dollars) and $226 million (in 2023 dollars), respectively. The CPUC conducts a
reasonableness review of recorded decommissioning costs in NDCTPs, which are submitted every three years.
SCE filed the 2021 NDCTP with the CPUC in February 2022 to request reasonableness review of approximately
$570 million (SCE share in 2022 dollars) of recorded San Onofre Units 2 and 3 decommissioning costs incurred during the
period 2018 to 2020, and subsequently agreed to a $30 million disallowance under a settlement with the relevant
intervenors. In the third quarter of 2024, the CPUC approved the 2021 NDCTP, as modified by the settlement agreement,
and SCE made a contribution accordingly to the non-qualified nuclear decommissioning trust to effectuate the
disallowance.
SCE filed its 2024 NDCTP in December 2024. In the 2024 NDCTP, SCE requests reasonableness review of approximately
$538 million (SCE share in 2024 dollars) of recorded San Onofre Units 2 and 3 decommissioning costs incurred during the
period 2021 to 2023. SCE also requests approval of an updated decommissioning cost estimate for decommissioning
activities to be completed at San Onofre Units 2 and 3 of $3.0 billion, of which $2.3 billion is SCE's share (in 2024
dollars). The decommissioning cost estimate includes costs through the expected decommissioning completion date,
currently estimated to be in 2056.
Decommissioning cost estimates are subject to a number of uncertainties including the cost and timing of nuclear waste
disposal, the time it will take to obtain required permits, cost of removal of property, site remediation costs, as well as a
number of other assumptions and estimates, including when the federal government will provide for either interim or
permanent off-site storage of spent nuclear fuel enabling the removal and transport of spent fuel canisters from the San
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Onofre site, as to which there can be no assurance. Cost estimates are subject to change as decommissioning proceeds and
such changes may be material.
SCE had nuclear decommissioning trust funds for San Onofre Units 2 and 3 of $2.1 billion at December 31, 2024 and
$2.2 billion at December 31, 2023. Based upon the resolution of a number of uncertainties, including the uncertainties of
decommissioning discussed above, the financial performance of the nuclear decommissioning trust fund investments, as
well as the resolution of a number of other assumptions and estimates, additional contributions to the nuclear
decommissioning trust's funds may be required. If additional contributions to the nuclear decommissioning trust funds
become necessary, SCE will seek recovery of additional contributions to the decommissioning trust through electric rates
and any such recovery will be subject to a reasonableness review by the CPUC. Cost increases resulting from contractual
disputes, delays in performance by the contractor, elevated levels of inflation, or permitting delays, among other things,
could cause SCE to materially overrun the decommissioning cost estimate and could materially impact the sufficiency of
trust funds.
In December 2024, the CPUC approved disbursements from SCE's nuclear decommissioning trusts to cover forecasted
2025 decommissioning costs for San Onofre Units 2 and 3, of which SCE's share is approximately $245 million in 2025
dollars.
Margin and Collateral Deposits
Certain derivative instruments, power and energy procurement contracts, and other contractual arrangements contain
collateral requirements. In addition, certain environmental remediation obligations require financial assurance that may be
in the form of collateral postings. Future collateral requirements may differ from the requirements at December 31, 2024
due to the addition of incremental power and energy procurement contracts with collateral requirements, if any, the impact
of changes in wholesale power and natural gas prices on SCE's contractual obligations, and the impact of SCE's credit
ratings falling below investment grade.
The table below provides the amount of collateral posted by SCE to its counterparties as well as the potential collateral that
would have been required as of December 31, 2024, if SCE's credit rating had been downgraded to below investment grade
as of that date. The table below also provides the potential collateral that could be required due to adverse changes in
wholesale power and natural gas prices over the remaining lives of existing power and fuel derivative contracts.
In addition to amounts shown in the table, power and fuel contract counterparties may also institute new collateral
requirements, applicable to future transactions to allow SCE to continue trading in power and fuel contracts at the time of a
downgrade or upon significant increases in market prices. Furthermore, SCE may also be required to post up to $50 million
in collateral in connection with its environmental remediation obligations, within 120 days of the end of the fiscal year in
which a downgrade below investment grade occurs.
(in millions)
Collateral posted as of December 31, 20241
$
209
Incremental collateral requirements for purchased power and fuel contracts resulting from a potential
downgrade of SCE's credit rating to below investment grade2
73
Incremental collateral requirements for SCE's financial hedging activities resulting from adverse market
price movement3
47
Posted and potential collateral requirements
$
329
1
Net collateral provided to counterparties and other brokers consisted of $128 million in letters of credit and surety bonds and
$81 million of cash collateral.
2
Represents potential collateral requirements for accounts payable and mark-to-market valuation at December 31, 2024.
Requirement varies throughout the period and is generally lower at the end of the month.
3
Incremental collateral requirements were based on potential changes in SCE's forward positions as of December 31, 2024 due to
adverse market price movements over the remaining lives of the existing power and fuel derivative contracts using a 95%
confidence level.
Edison International Parent and Other
In the next 12 months, Edison International Parent expects to fund its net cash requirements through cash on hand,
dividends from SCE, and capital market and bank financings. Edison International Parent may finance its ongoing cash
requirements, including dividends, working capital requirements, payment of obligations, and capital investments,
including capital contributions to subsidiaries, with short-term or other financings, subject to availability in the bank and
capital markets.
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At December 31, 2024, Edison International Parent had cash on hand of $115 million and $1.1 billion available to borrow
on its $1.5 billion revolving credit facility. The credit facility is available for borrowing needs until May 2028. The
aggregate maximum principal amount under the Edison International Parent revolving credit facility may be increased up
to $2.0 billion, provided that additional lender commitments are obtained. For further details, see "Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements—Note 5. Debt and Credit Agreements."
At December 31, 2024, Edison International Parent had $444 million outstanding commercial paper, net of discount, at a
weighted-average interest rate of 4.86% supported by the revolving credit facility.
Edison International Parent has $800 million of debt maturities arising in the next 12 months. Edison International expects
to issue debt to refinance these maturities.
On February 27, 2025, Edison International declared a dividend of $0.8275 per share to be paid on April 30, 2025. Edison
International Parent and Other's liquidity and its ability to pay operating expenses and pay dividends to common
shareholders are dependent on access to the bank and capital markets, dividends from SCE, realization of tax benefits and
its ability to meet California law requirements for the declaration of dividends. Prior to declaring dividends, the Edison
International Board of Directors evaluates available information, including when applicable, information pertaining to
wildfire events, to ensure that the California law requirements for the declarations are met. For information on the
California law requirements on the declaration of dividends, see "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 1.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies—SCE Dividends." Edison International intends to maintain its target payout
ratio of 45% – 55% of SCE's core earnings, subject to the factors identified above.
Edison International's ability to declare and pay common dividends may be restricted under the terms of its Series A and
Series B Preferred Stock. For further information see "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 14. Equity."
Edison International Parent's credit facility requires a consolidated debt to total capitalization ratio as defined in the
applicable agreements of less than or equal to 0.70 to 1. At December 31, 2024, Edison International's consolidated debt to
total capitalization ratio was 0.65 to 1.
At December 31, 2024, Edison International Parent was in compliance with all financial covenants that affect access to
capital.
The following table summarizes Edison International Parent's current long-term issuer credit ratings and outlook from the
major credit rating agencies, and Edison International Parent's credit rating outlook as of February 20, 2025:
Moody's
Fitch
S&P
Credit Rating
Baa2
BBB
BBB
Outlook
Stable
Stable
Negative
Edison International Parent's credit ratings may be affected if, among other things, regulators fail to successfully implement
AB 1054 in a consistent and credit supportive manner, or the Wildfire Insurance Fund is materially depleted, or a persistent
increase in the frequency of severe wildfires in California leads the credit rating agencies to believe the Wildfire Insurance
Fund is at risk of a material depletion. Credit rating downgrades increase the cost and may impact the availability of short-
term and long-term borrowings, including commercial paper, credit facilities, note financings or other borrowings.
Edison International Income Taxes
Net Operating Loss and Tax Credit Carryforwards
Edison International has approximately $3.6 billion of tax effected net operating losses and tax credit carryforwards at
December 31, 2024 (after excluding $107 million of Capistrano Wind attributes and offsetting $397 million of
unrecognized tax benefits), which are available to offset future consolidated tax liabilities.
See "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 8. Income Taxes" for further information regarding taxes payable
to Capistrano Wind.
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
The IRA imposes a 15% corporate alternative minimum tax ("CAMT") on adjusted financial statement income ("AFSI") of
corporations with average AFSI exceeding $1.0 billion over a specified 3-year period. The CAMT was effective beginning
January 1, 2023. Based on the current interpretation of the law and historical financial data, Edison International estimates
that it will exceed the $1.0 billion threshold and be subject to CAMT on its consolidated federal tax returns beginning in
2026. SCE expects to be subject to CAMT on its stand-alone Federal return beginning in 2026.
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The law also includes significant extensions, expansions, and enhancements of numerous energy-related investment tax
credits, as well as creating new credits applicable to electricity production which may apply to SCE's capital expenditures.
Under the IRA, as of December 31, 2024, SCE generated investment tax credits of approximately $231 million related to
two utility owned storage projects, which will be recognized and returned to customers, as the credits are utilized.
Historical Cash Flows
SCE
Years ended December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
2022
Net cash provided by operating activities
$
5,383 $
3,681 $
3,319
Net cash provided by financing activities
314
1,182
2,724
Net cash used in investing activities
(5,530)
(5,231)
(5,557)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
$
167 $
(368) $
486
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
The following table summarizes major categories of net cash provided by operating activities as provided in more detail in
SCE's consolidated statements of cash flows for 2024, 2023, and 2022:
Years ended December 31,
Change
(in millions)
2024
2023
2022
2024/2023
Net income
$
1,794 $
1,597 $
954
Non-cash items1
3,013
2,979
2,701
Subtotal
4,807
4,576
3,655 $
231
Contributions to Wildfire Insurance Fund
(95)
(95)
(95)
—
Changes in cash flow resulting from working capital2
(221)
(762)
327
541
Regulatory assets and liabilities
1,219
576
(51)
643
Wildfire related claims3
(397)
(410)
(56)
13
Other noncurrent assets and liabilities4
70
(204)
(461)
274
Net cash provided by operating activities
$
5,383 $
3,681 $
3,319 $
1,702
1
Non-cash items include depreciation and amortization, allowance for equity during construction, impairment and other income,
Wildfire Insurance Fund amortization expense, deferred income taxes, and other.
2
Changes in working capital items include receivables, accrued unbilled revenue, inventory, amortization of prepaid expenses,
accounts payable, tax receivables and payables, derivative assets and liabilities, and other current assets and liabilities.
3
The amount in 2024 represents payments of $779 million for 2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events and $361 million for Other
Wildfire Events, partially offset by an increase in wildfire estimated losses of $743 million. The amount in 2023 represents
payments of $1.0 billion for 2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events and $190 million for Other Wildfire Events, partially offset by an
increase in wildfire estimated losses of $814 million.
4
Includes nuclear decommissioning trusts. See “Nuclear Decommissioning Activities” below for further information. The amount in
2024 also includes cash received from customers to fund certain construction projects and cash received for a state incentive
program to pass on to customers. The amount in 2023 also includes outflow from the increases in wildfire insurance receivables.
Net cash provided by operating activities was impacted by the following:
Net income and non-cash items increased in 2024 by $231 million primarily due to higher revenue authorized in Track 4
and an increase in the authorized rate of return resulting from the cost of capital adjustment mechanism, partially offset by
higher interest expense.
The net outflows in cash resulting from working capital were $221 million and $762 million in 2024 and 2023,
respectively. Net cash outflows for both 2024 and 2023 were primarily due to increases in unbilled revenue and power
procurement related receivables. The higher outflow in 2023 was also due to payments of power purchase contracts that
had high gas prices from December 2022, as well as an increase in customer receivables due to various customer protection
programs in place.
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Net cash provided by regulatory assets and liabilities, including changes in net over or undercollections recorded in
balancing accounts, was $1,219 million and $576 million in 2024 and 2023, respectively. SCE has a number of balancing
and memorandum accounts, which impact cash flows based on differences between timing of collection through rates and
incurring expenditures. Cash inflows in 2024 and 2023 were both due to recovery of prior year undercollections. The
higher inflow in 2024 compared to 2023 was driven by higher prior year undercollections implemented into rates in 2024,
higher sales volume due to hotter weather in 2024, and higher overcollection from funds collected for customer-funded
wildfire self-insurance in 2024.
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities
The following table summarizes cash provided by financing activities for 2024, 2023, and 2022. Issuances of debt is
discussed in "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 5. Debt and Credit Agreements."
Years ended December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
2022
Issuances of long-term debt, net of discount and insurance costs
$
4,214 $
3,588 $
5,032
Long-term debt repaid
(2,201)
(2,098)
(385)
Short-term debt borrowed
—
706
—
Short-term debt repaid
(386)
(1,051)
(1,543)
Commercial paper financing, net
94
963
(406)
Preference stock issued, net of issuance cost
345
542
—
Preference stock redeemed
(628)
—
—
Capital contributions from Edison International Parent
500
—
1,400
Payment of common stock dividends to Edison International Parent
(1,440)
(1,400)
(1,300)
Payment of preference stock dividends
(168)
(117)
(110)
Other
(16)
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Net cash provided by financing activities
$
314 $
1,182 $
2,724
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
Cash flows used in investing activities are primarily due to capital expenditures and funding of nuclear decommissioning
trusts. Cash used in capital expenditures were $5.7 billion, $5.4 billion, and $5.8 billion for 2024, 2023, and 2022,
respectively, primarily related to transmission, distribution and generation investments. SCE had a net redemption of
nuclear decommissioning trust investments of $121 million, $180 million, and $123 million in 2024, 2023, and 2022,
respectively. See "Nuclear Decommissioning Activities" below for further discussion.
Nuclear Decommissioning Activities
SCE's consolidated statements of cash flows include nuclear decommissioning activities, which are reflected in the
following line items:
Years ended December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
2022
Net cash used in operating activities:
Net earnings from nuclear decommissioning trust investments
$
40 $
42 $
78
SCE's decommissioning costs
(222)
(229)
(189)
(182)
(187)
(111)
Net cash provided by investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of investments
5,019
4,597
4,177
Purchases of investments
(4,898)
(4,417)
(4,054)
121
180
123
Net cash (outflow) inflow
$
(61) $
(7) $
12
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Net cash used in operating activities relates to interest and dividends less administrative expenses, taxes and SCE's
decommissioning costs. Investing activities represent the purchase and sale of investments within the nuclear
decommissioning trusts, including the reinvestment of earnings from nuclear decommissioning trust investments.
Funds for decommissioning costs are requested from the nuclear decommissioning trusts one month in advance.
Decommissioning disbursements are funded from sales of investments of the nuclear decommissioning trusts. The net cash
impact reflects timing of decommissioning payments ($222 million, $229 million, and 189 million in 2024, 2023, and
2022, respectively) and reimbursements to SCE from the nuclear decommissioning trust ($214 million, $222 million, and
$201 million in 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively). The net cash outflow in 2024 also primarily includes $19 million of
tax benefits received and a $30 million disallowance under the 2021 NDCTP (For further details, see "—Decommissioning
of San Onofre), both contributed by SCE to the decommissioning trust.
Edison International Parent and Other
The table below sets forth condensed historical cash flow from operations for Edison International Parent and Other,
including intercompany eliminations.
Years ended December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
2022
Net cash used in operating activities
$
(369) $
(280) $
(103)
Net cash provided by financing activities
360
265
157
Net cash used in investing activities
(6)
(2)
(17)
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
$
(15) $
(17) $
37
Net Cash Used in Operating Activities
Net cash used in operating activities increased by $89 million in 2024 compared to 2023, primarily due to cash outflows of
$318 million in 2024 and $280 million in 2023 for interest and operating costs. Additionally, there was $51 million cash
outflow in 2024 related to a California state income tax payment.
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities
Net cash provided by financing activities was as follows:
Years ended December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
2022
Dividends paid to Edison International common shareholders
$
(1,198) $
(1,112) $
(1,050)
Dividends paid to Edison International preferred shareholders
(88)
(108)
(99)
Dividends received from SCE
1,440
1,400
1,300
Capital contributions to SCE
(500)
—
(1,400)
Receipt from stock option exercises
206
71
71
Repurchase of common stock
(200)
—
—
Long-term debt issuance, net of discount and issuance costs
1,042
1,533
939
Long-term debt repayments
(500)
(400)
(700)
Issuance of short-term debt
—
370
1,000
Repayments of short-term debt
(15)
(1,356)
—
Preferred stock repurchased
(28)
(289)
—
Commercial paper financing, net
214
139
89
Other
(13)
17
7
Net cash provided by financing activities
$
360 $
265 $
157
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Contractual Obligations and Contingencies
Contractual Obligations
SCE and Edison International Parent and Other have various contractual obligations, which are recorded as liabilities in the
consolidated financial statements. Other items, such as certain purchase commitments and other executory contracts, are
not recognized as liabilities in the consolidated financial statements but are required to be disclosed in the footnotes to the
financial statements.
For details on long-term debt, see "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 5. Debt and Credit Agreements."
Certain power purchase agreements which SCE entered into with independent power producers are treated as operating or
finance leases. In addition, SCE has other operating lease obligations primarily related to vehicles, office space and other
equipment. For further discussion, see "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 12. Commitments and
Contingencies" and "—Note 13. Leases."
SCE also has other purchase obligations primarily related to maintaining reliability and expanding SCE's transmission and
distribution system and nuclear fuel supply contracts. For further discussion, see "Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements—Note 12. Commitments and Contingencies."
Edison International Parent and Other and SCE have estimated contributions to the pension and PBOP plans. These
amounts represent estimates that are based on assumptions that are subject to change. See "Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements—Note 9. Compensation and Benefit Plans" for further information.
Edison International and SCE have a total net liability recorded for uncertain tax positions. Edison International and SCE
cannot make reliable estimates of the cash flows by period due to uncertainty surrounding the timing of resolving these
open tax issues with the tax authorities. See "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 8. Income Taxes" for
further information.
For details on derivative obligations and asset retirement obligations, see "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—
Note 6. Derivative Instruments" and "—Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies," respectively.
Contingencies
Edison International's and SCE's material contingencies are discussed in "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—
Note 12. Commitments and Contingencies—Contingencies."
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
SCE has variable interests in power purchase contracts with variable interest entities. See "Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements—Note 3. Variable Interest Entities."
MARKET RISK EXPOSURES
Edison International's and SCE's primary market risks include fluctuations in interest rates, commodity prices and volumes,
and counterparty credit. Derivative instruments are used to manage market risks including market risks to SCE's customers.
For further discussion of market risk exposures, including commodity price risk, credit risk and interest rate risk, see
"Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 6. Derivative Instruments" and "—Note 4. Fair Value Measurements."
Interest Rate Risk
Edison International and SCE are exposed to changes in interest rates primarily as a result of financing, investing and
borrowing activities used for liquidity purposes, and to fund business operations and capital investments. The nature and
amount of Edison International's and SCE's long-term and short-term debt can be expected to vary as a result of future
business requirements, market conditions and other factors. Fluctuations in interest rates can affect earnings and cash
flows. Changes in interest rates may impact SCE's authorized rate of return for the period beyond 2025 through a CPUC
cost of capital proceeding, see "Management Overview—Cost of Capital" and "Business—SCE—Overview of Ratemaking
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Process" for further discussion. The following table summarizes the increase or decrease to the fair value of long-term debt
including the current portion, if the market interest rates were changed while leaving all other assumptions the same:
(in millions)
Carrying Value
Fair Value
10% Increase
10% Decrease
Edison International:
December 31, 2024
$
35,583 $
33,160 $
31,845 $
34,596
December 31, 2023
33,013
31,315
30,060
32,684
SCE:
December 31, 2024
30,515
27,994
26,827
29,267
December 31, 2023
28,494
26,712
25,593
27,930
Commodity Price Risk
SCE and its customers are exposed to the risk of a change in the market price of natural gas, electric power and
transmission congestion. Due to regulatory mechanisms, exposure to commodity prices is not expected to impact earnings
but may impact timing of cash flows. SCE's hedging program is designed to reduce exposure to variability in market prices
related to SCE's purchases and sales of electric power and natural gas. As part of this program, SCE enters into energy
options, swaps, forward arrangements, and congestion revenue rights ("CRRs"). The transactions are pre-approved by the
CPUC or executed in compliance with CPUC-approved procurement plans. Therefore, SCE expects recovery of its related
hedging costs, as well as procurement costs, through the ERRA balancing account or CPUC-approved procurement plans.
For more details of the ERRA balancing account, see "Business—SCE—Overview of Ratemaking Process."
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments
The fair value of derivative instruments is included in the consolidated balance sheets unless subject to an exception under
the applicable accounting guidance. Realized gains and losses from derivative instruments are expected to be recovered
from or refunded to customers through regulatory mechanisms and, accordingly, changes in the fair value of derivative
instruments have no impact on earnings. SCE does not use hedge accounting for these transactions due to this regulatory
accounting treatment. For further discussion on fair value measurements and the fair value hierarchy, see "Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 4. Fair Value Measurements."
The fair value of outstanding derivative instruments used to mitigate exposure to commodity price risk was a net asset of
$212 million and $91 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
The following table summarizes the increase or decrease to the fair values of the net asset of derivative instruments
included in the consolidated balance sheets, if the electricity prices or gas prices were changed while leaving all other
assumptions constant:
December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
Increase in electricity prices by 10%
$
34 $
26
Decrease in electricity prices by 10%
(34)
(26)
Increase in gas prices by 10%
1
5
Decrease in gas prices by 10%
(1)
(5)
Investment Price Risk
Edison International and SCE are subject to investment price risk due to securities held as investments in the nuclear
decommissioning trust and various pension and other post-retirement benefit plan trusts.
Nuclear Decommissioning Trust
As of December 31, 2024, SCE's nuclear decommissioning trust investments include equity investments of $1.6 billion and
fixed income investments of $2.6 billion. These investments are exposed to price fluctuations in equity markets and
changes in interest rates. SCE's investment policies and CPUC requirements place limitations on the types and investment
grade ratings of the securities that may be held by the nuclear decommissioning trust. These policies restrict the trust from
holding alternative investments and limit the trust funds' exposures to investments in highly illiquid markets. Due to
regulatory mechanisms, investment earnings and realized and unrealized gains and losses increase or decrease the trust
assets and the related regulatory asset or liability, and do not materially affect earnings. For further discussion on the
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nuclear decommissioning trust investments, see "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 4. Fair Value
Measurements" and "—Note 10. Investments."
PBOP and Pension Plan Assets
The PBOP Plan and the Southern California Edison Company Retirement Plan Trust assets include investments in equity
securities, U.S. treasury securities, other fixed-income securities, common/collective funds, mutual funds, other investment
entities, foreign exchange and interest rate contracts, and partnership/joint ventures. These investments are exposed to price
fluctuations in equity markets and changes in interest rates. The investment of plan assets is overseen by a fiduciary
investment committee. Risk is managed through diversification among multiple asset classes, managers, styles, and
securities. See "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 9. Compensation and Benefit Plans" for additional
information regarding investment strategy of plan assets.
Contributions related to SCE employees made to SCE pension plan are anticipated to be recovered through CPUC-
approved regulatory mechanisms.
Credit Risk
Credit risk exposure from counterparties for power and gas trading activities is measured as the sum of net accounts
receivable (accounts receivable less accounts payable) and the current fair value of net derivative assets (derivative assets
less derivative liabilities) reflected on the consolidated balance sheets. SCE enters into master agreements which typically
provide for a right of set-off. Accordingly, SCE's credit risk exposure from counterparties is based on a net exposure under
these arrangements. SCE manages the credit risk on the portfolio of counterparties based on credit ratings and other
publicly disclosed information, such as financial statements, regulatory filings and press releases, to guide it in the process
of setting credit levels, risk limits and contractual arrangements, including master netting agreements. Based on SCE's
policies and risk exposures related to credit, SCE does not anticipate a material adverse effect on their financial statements
as a result of counterparty nonperformance. At December 31, 2024, SCE's power and gas trading counterparty credit risk
exposure was $110 million, 99.8% of which was associated with entities with an investment grade rating of A or higher.
SCE assigns a credit rating to counterparties based on the lowest of a counterparty's S&P's, Moody's, and Fitch's rating.
For more information related to credit risks, see "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 6. Derivative
Instruments."
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND POLICIES
The accounting policies described below are considered critical to obtaining an understanding of Edison International's and
SCE's consolidated financial statements because their application requires the use of significant estimates and judgments by
management in preparing the consolidated financial statements. Management estimates and judgments are inherently
uncertain and may differ significantly from actual results achieved. Management considers an accounting estimate to be
critical if the estimate requires significant assumptions and changes in the estimate or, the use of alternative estimates,
could have a material impact on Edison International's and SCE's results of operations or financial position. For more
information on Edison International's and SCE's accounting policies, see "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—
Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies."
Accounting for Contingencies
Nature of Estimates Required. Edison International and SCE record loss contingencies when management determines that
the outcome of future events is probable of occurring and when the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Gain
contingencies are recognized in the financial statements when they are realized.
Key Assumptions and Approach Used. The determination of an accrual for a loss contingency is based on management
judgment and estimates with respect to the likely outcome of the matter, including the analysis of different scenarios.
Liabilities are recorded or adjusted when events or circumstances cause these judgments or estimates to change. In
assessing whether a loss is a reasonable possibility, Edison International and SCE may consider the following factors,
among others: the nature of the litigation, claim or assessment, opinions or views of legal counsel and other advisors, and
the experience gained from similar cases. Edison International and SCE provide disclosures for material contingencies
when there is a reasonable possibility that a loss or an additional loss may be incurred.
Effect if Different Assumptions Used. Actual amounts realized upon settlement of contingencies may be different than
amounts recorded and disclosed and could have a significant impact on the liabilities, revenue and expenses recorded on
the consolidated financial statements. For a discussion of contingencies, guarantees, and indemnities, see "Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 12. Commitments and Contingencies."
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Application to Wildfires
As discussed in "Management Overview," wildfires in SCE's service area have caused loss of life, substantial damage to
both residential and business properties, and service outages for SCE customers.
The extent of legal liability for wildfire-related damages in actions against utilities depends on a number of factors,
including whether the utility substantially caused or contributed to the damages and whether parties seeking recovery of
damages will be required to show negligence in addition to causation. Final determinations of legal liability for wildfire
events, including determinations of whether SCE was negligent, would only be made during lengthy and complex litigation
processes and settlements may be reached before determinations of legal liability are ever made.
Edison International and SCE have incurred material losses in connection with several wildfires. Estimated losses for
wildfire litigation are based on a number of assumptions and are subject to change as additional information becomes
available. Actual losses incurred may be higher or lower than estimated based on several factors, including the uncertainty
in estimating damages that have been or may be alleged. For instance, SCE will receive additional information with respect
to damages claimed as the claims mediation and trial processes progress. Other factors that can cause actual losses incurred
to be higher or lower than estimated include the ability to reach settlements and the outcomes of settlements reached
through the ongoing claims mediation and trial processes, uncertainties related to the sufficiency of insurance held by
plaintiffs, uncertainties related to the litigation processes, including whether plaintiffs will ultimately pursue claims,
uncertainty as to the legal and factual determinations to be made during litigation, including uncertainty as to the
contributing causes of certain wildfires, and the uncertainty as to how these factors impact future settlements.
For more information related to the loss contingencies of the wildfires, see "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—
Note 12. Commitments and Contingencies—Contingencies—Southern California Wildfires and Mudslides."
Rate Regulated Enterprises
Nature of Estimate Required. SCE follows the accounting principles for rate-regulated enterprises which are required for
entities whose rates are set by regulators at levels intended to recover the estimated costs of providing service, plus a return
on net investment, or rate base. Regulators may also impose penalties or grant incentives. Due to timing and other
differences in the collection of revenue, these accounting principles allow a cost that would otherwise be charged as an
expense by an unregulated entity to be capitalized as a regulatory asset if it is probable that such cost is recoverable through
future rates; conversely the accounting principles require creation of a regulatory liability for amounts collected in rates to
recover costs expected to be incurred in the future or amounts collected in excess of costs incurred and refundable to
customers. In addition, SCE recognizes revenue and regulatory assets from alternative revenue programs, which enables
the utility to adjust future rates in response to past activities or completed events, if certain criteria are met.
Accounting principles for rate-regulated enterprises also require recognition of an impairment loss if it becomes probable
that the regulated utility will abandon a plant investment or the cost of a recently completed plant will be disallowed for
ratemaking purposes, and a reasonable estimate of the amount of the disallowance can be made.
Key Assumptions and Approach Used. SCE's management assesses at the end of each reporting period whether regulatory
assets are probable of future recovery by considering factors such as the current regulatory environment, the issuance of
rate orders on recovery of the specific or a similar incurred cost to SCE or other rate-regulated entities, and other factors
that would indicate that the regulator will treat an incurred cost as allowable for ratemaking purposes. Using these factors,
management has determined that existing regulatory assets are probable of future recovery or settlement, and regulatory
liabilities are properly identified. This determination reflects the current regulatory climate and is subject to change in the
future. SCE also considers whether any plant investments are probable of abandonment or disallowance.
Effect if Different Assumptions Used. Significant management judgment is required to evaluate the anticipated recovery of
regulatory assets and plant investments, the recognition of incentives and revenue subject to refund, as well as the
anticipated cost of regulatory liabilities or penalties. If future recovery of costs ceases to be probable, all or part of the
regulatory assets and/or plant investments would have to be written off against current period earnings, and additional
regulatory liabilities would have to be recognized. At December 31, 2024, the consolidated balance sheets included
regulatory assets of $11.6 billion and regulatory liabilities of $11.5 billion. If different judgments were reached on recovery
of costs and timing of income recognition, SCE's earnings may vary from the amounts reported.
Application to Southern California Wildfires
Application to pre-AB 1054 fires
Regulatory recovery of SCE's losses realized in connection with the 2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events in excess of
available insurance is subject to approval by regulators. Under accounting standards for rate-regulated enterprises, SCE
defers costs as regulatory assets in the period it concludes that such costs are probable of future recovery in electric rates.
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SCE utilizes objectively determinable evidence to form its view on probability of future recovery. The only directly
comparable precedent, in which a California investor-owned utility sought recovery for uninsured wildfire claims related
costs and the CPUC made a prudency determination, is SDG&E's requests for cost recovery related to 2007 wildfire
activity. The FERC allowed recovery of all FERC-jurisdictional wildfire claims related costs, while the CPUC rejected
recovery of all CPUC-jurisdictional wildfire claims related costs based on a determination that SDG&E did not meet the
CPUC's prudency standard.
In January 2025, the CPUC approved the TKM Settlement Agreement and closed the proceeding. However, the CPUC did
not make a determination regarding SCE's prudency when it approved the TKM Settlement Agreement. Therefore,
notwithstanding CPUC approval of the TKM Settlement Agreement, SCE believes that the CPUC's interpretation and
application of the prudency standard to SDG&E continues to create substantial uncertainty regarding how that standard will
be applied to an investor-owned utility in wildfire cost-recovery proceedings for fires ignited prior to July 12, 2019.
Consequently, SCE is unable to estimate the uninsured CPUC-jurisdictional claims related costs related to the Woolsey
Fire or Creek Fire, both pre-AB 1054 events, that are probable of future recovery, and will not record a regulatory asset for
recoveries related to the Woolsey Fire or Creek Fire in connection with the approval of the TKM Settlement Agreement.
SCE will continue to evaluate the facts and circumstances of the pre-AB 1054 cost recovery proceeding to determine if and
when a regulatory asset for pre-AB 1054 events may be recorded.
Through the operation of its FERC Formula Rate, and based upon the precedent established in SDG&E's recovery of
FERC-jurisdictional wildfire-related costs, SCE believes it is probable it will recover its FERC-jurisdictional wildfire and
mudslide related costs and has recorded total expected recoveries within the FERC balancing account.
Application to post-AB-1054 Other Wildfire Events
Management judgment is required to assess the probability of recovery of SCE's losses realized, in excess of available
insurance, in connection with wildfires ignited after the adoption of AB 1054 in July 2019.
The CPUC and FERC may not allow SCE to recover uninsured losses through electric rates if it is determined that such
losses were not reasonably or prudently incurred. On July 12, 2019, AB 1054 clarified that the CPUC must allow recovery
of costs and expenses arising from a covered wildfire if the utility's conduct related to the ignition was consistent with
actions that a reasonable utility would have undertaken in good faith under similar circumstances, at the relevant point in
time, and based on the information available at that time. Further, utilities with a valid safety certification at the time of the
relevant wildfire will be presumed to have acted prudently related to a wildfire ignition unless a party in the cost recovery
proceeding creates "serious doubt" as to the reasonableness of the utility's conduct, at which time, the burden shifts back to
the utility to dispel that doubt and prove its conduct was prudent. The serious doubt standard in AB 1054 is modeled after
the FERC cost recovery standard. SCE evaluates the probability of recovery of costs related to the Other Wildfire Events
that ignited after the adoption of AB 1054 in the context of the prudency standard laid out by AB 1054 above, including
how the FERC applies the serious doubt standard. SCE’s evaluation also relies on its status as a holder of a valid safety
certification, facts and other evidence known to date related to the ignition, and any regulatory decisions illustrating the
interpretation and/or application of the prudency framework under AB 1054, which as of December 31, 2024, has not been
applied by the CPUC to an actual cost recovery application filed by any California investor-owned utility. SCE also
considers which costs are eligible for recovery based on precedent from other CPUC cost recovery proceedings.
Management's assessment of the probability of recovery may change, related to changes in any of these factors in the
future.
See "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 12. Commitments and Contingencies—Contingencies—Southern
California Wildfires and Mudslides" for further discussion of regulatory assets recorded for wildfire as of December 31,
2024.
Income Taxes
Nature of Estimates Required. As part of the process of preparing its consolidated financial statements, Edison
International and SCE are required to estimate income taxes for each jurisdiction in which they operate. This process
involves estimating actual current period tax expense together with assessing temporary differences resulting from differing
treatment of items, such as depreciation, for tax and accounting purposes. These differences result in deferred tax assets
and liabilities, which are included within Edison International's and SCE's consolidated balance sheets, including net
operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Certain estimates and assumptions are required to determine whether deferred
tax assets can and will be utilized in future periods. Based on currently enacted tax laws, Edison International expects to
generate sufficient taxable income to fully utilize all loss and credit carryovers set to expire beyond 2024.
Edison International and SCE take certain tax positions they believe are in accordance with the applicable tax laws.
However, these tax positions are subject to interpretation by the Internal Revenue Service, state tax authorities and the
courts. Edison International and SCE determine uncertain tax positions in accordance with the authoritative guidance.
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Key Assumptions and Approach Used. In determining whether it is more likely than not that all or some portion of net
operating loss and tax credit carryforwards can be utilized, management analyzes the trend of GAAP earnings and then
estimates the impact of future taxable income, reversing temporary differences and available prudent and feasible tax
planning strategies based on currently enacted tax laws.
Accounting for tax obligations requires management judgment. Edison International's and SCE's management use
judgment in determining whether the evidence indicates it is more likely than not, based solely on the technical merits, that
a tax position will be sustained, and to determine the amount of tax benefits to be recognized. Judgment is also used in
determining the likelihood a tax position will be settled and possible settlement outcomes. In assessing uncertain tax
positions Edison International and SCE consider, among others, the following factors: the facts and circumstances of the
position, regulations, rulings, case law, opinions or views of legal counsel and other advisers, and the experience gained
from similar tax positions. Edison International and SCE evaluate uncertain tax positions at the end of each reporting
period and make adjustments when warranted based on changes in fact or law.
Effect if Different Assumptions Used. Should a change in facts or circumstances, including a change in enacted tax
legislation, lead to a change in judgment about the ultimate realizability of a deferred tax asset, Edison International and
SCE would record or adjust the related valuation allowance in the period that the change in facts and circumstances occurs,
along with a corresponding increase or decrease in the provision for income taxes.
Actual income taxes may differ from the estimated amounts which could have a significant impact on the liabilities,
revenue, and expenses recorded in the financial statements. Edison International and SCE continue to be under audit or
subject to audit for multiple years in various jurisdictions. Significant judgment is required to determine the tax treatment
of particular tax positions that involve interpretations of complex tax laws. Such liabilities are based on judgment and a
final determination could take many years from the time the liability is recorded. Furthermore, settlement of tax positions
included in open tax years may be resolved by compromises of tax positions based on current factors and business
considerations that may result in material adjustments to income taxes previously estimated. For a discussion of current and
deferred taxes, net operating losses and tax credit carryforwards, accounting for uncertainty in income taxes, unrecognized
tax benefits, and tax disputes, see "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 8. Income Taxes."
Nuclear Decommissioning – Asset Retirement Obligation
Key Assumptions and Approach Used. San Onofre Units 1, 2, and 3 decommissioning cost estimates are updated in each
NDCTP and when there are material changes to the timing or amount of estimated future cash flows. Palo Verde
decommissioning cost estimates are updated by the operating agent, Arizona Public Services, every three years and when
there are material changes to the timing or amount of estimated future cash flows. SCE estimates that it will spend
approximately $7.6 billion, undiscounted through 2098, to decommission its nuclear facilities.
The current ARO estimates for San Onofre and Palo Verde are based on:
•
Decommissioning Costs. The estimated costs for labor, material, equipment and other, and low-level radioactive waste
costs are included in each of the NRC decommissioning stages: license termination, site restoration and spent fuel
storage. The liability to decommission SCE's nuclear power facilities is based on a 2024 decommissioning study, filed
as part of the 2024 NDCTP, for San Onofre Unit 1, 2, and 3 and a 2023 decommissioning study for Palo Verde.
•
Escalation Rates. Annual escalation rates are used to convert the decommissioning cost estimates in base year dollars
to decommissioning cost estimates in future-year dollars. Escalation rates are primarily used for labor, material,
equipment, and low-level radioactive waste burial costs. SCE's current estimates are based upon SCE's
decommissioning cost methodology used for ratemaking purposes. Average escalation rates range from 2.1% to 7.5%
(depending on the cost element) annually.
•
Timing. Initial decommissioning activities at San Onofre Unit 1 started in 1999 and at Units 2 and 3 in 2013. Cost
estimates for San Onofre Units are currently based on completion of decommissioning activities by 2056. Cost
estimates for Palo Verde are based on an assumption that decommissioning will commence promptly after the current
NRC operating licenses expire. The Palo Verde 1, 2, and 3 operating licenses currently expire in 2045, 2046, and
2047, respectively.
•
Spent Fuel Dry Storage Costs. Cost estimates, including the impact of escalations, are based on an assumption that the
U.S. Department of Energy will begin to take spent fuel from the nuclear industry in 2034 and will remove the last
spent fuel from the San Onofre and Palo Verde sites by 2054 and 2097, respectively.
•
Changes in Decommissioning Technology, Regulation and Economics. The current cost studies assume the use of
current technologies under current regulations and at current cost levels.
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See "Liquidity and Capital Resources—SCE—Decommissioning of San Onofre" for further discussion of the plans for
decommissioning of San Onofre.
Effect if Different Assumptions Used. The ARO for decommissioning SCE's nuclear facilities was $2.1 billion as of
December 31, 2024, based on the most recent decommissioning studies performed and the subsequent cost estimate
updates. Changes in the estimated costs, execution strategy or timing of decommissioning, or in the assumptions and
judgments by management underlying these estimates, could cause material revisions to the estimated total cost to
decommission these facilities which could have a material effect on the recorded liability.
The following table illustrates the increase to the ARO liability if the cost escalation rate was adjusted while leaving all
other assumptions constant:
(in millions)
Increase to ARO at
December 31, 2024
Uniform increase in escalation rate of 1 percentage point
$
579
The increase in the ARO liability driven by an increase in the escalation rate would result in a decrease in the regulatory
liability for recoveries in excess of ARO liabilities. As of December 31, 2024, the regulatory liability for recoveries in
excess of ARO liabilities was $1.7 billion.
Pensions and Postretirement Benefits Other than Pensions
Nature of Estimate Required. Authoritative accounting guidance requires companies to recognize the overfunded or
underfunded status of defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans as assets and liabilities in the balance sheet;
the assets and/or liabilities are normally offset through other comprehensive income (loss). In accordance with authoritative
guidance for rate-regulated enterprises, regulatory assets and liabilities are recorded instead of charges and credits to other
comprehensive income (loss) for its postretirement benefit plans that are recoverable in utility rates. Edison International
and SCE have a fiscal year-end measurement date for all of their postretirement plans.
Key Assumptions of Approach Used. Pension and other postretirement benefit obligations and the related effects on results
of operations are calculated using actuarial models. Two critical assumptions, discount rate and expected return on assets,
are important elements of plan expense, and the discount rate is important to liability measurement. Other assumptions,
which require management judgment, include the rate of compensation increases, and rates of retirement, turnover and
termination. Additionally, health care cost trend rates are critical assumptions for postretirement health care plans. These
critical assumptions are evaluated periodically and updated to reflect actual experience, as appropriate.
As of December 31, 2024, Edison International's and SCE's pension plans had a $3.6 billion and $3.3 billion projected
benefit obligation, respectively, and total 2024 expense for these plans was $27 million and $24 million, respectively. As of
December 31, 2024, the accumulated benefit obligation for Edison International's and SCE's PBOP plans were
$741 million and $737 million, respectively, and there were no expenses for Edison International's and SCE's PBOP plans
for 2024. The majority of annual contributions made to SCE's pension and PBOP plan are anticipated to be recovered
through CPUC-approved regulatory mechanisms and are expected to be, at a minimum, equal to the related annual
expense.
Pension expense is recorded for SCE based on the amount funded to the trusts, as calculated using an actuarial method
required for ratemaking purposes, in which the impact of market volatility on plan assets is recognized in earnings on a
more gradual basis. Any difference between pension expense calculated in accordance with ratemaking methods and
pension expense calculated in accordance with authoritative accounting guidance for pension is accumulated as a
regulatory asset or liability, and is expected, over time, to be recovered from or returned to customers. As of December 31,
2024, this cumulative difference amounted to $132 million, meaning that the ratemaking method has recognized less in
expense than the accounting method since implementation of authoritative guidance for employers' accounting for pensions
in 1987, which was offset by a regulatory liability for the current funding level of SCE's pension plan.
Edison International and SCE used the following critical assumptions to determine expense for pension and PBOP for
2024:
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(in millions)
Pension
Plans
PBOP
Plans
Discount rate1
5.04 %
5.06 %
Expected long-term return on plan assets2
6.75 %
4.88 %
Assumed health care cost trend rates3
*
6.50 %
*
Not applicable to pension plans.
1
The discount rate enables Edison International and SCE to state expected future cash flows at a present value on the measurement
date. Edison International and SCE select its discount rate by performing a yield curve analysis. This analysis determines the
equivalent discount rate on projected cash flows by matching the timing and amount of expected future benefit payments to the
corresponding yields from the Willis Towers Watson RATE: Link 10th – 90th percentile yield curve model on the measurement
date.
2
To determine the expected long-term rate of return on pension plan assets, current and expected asset allocations are considered, as
well as historical and expected returns on plan assets. A portion of PBOP trusts asset returns are subject to taxation, so the 5% rate
of return on plan assets above is determined on an after-tax basis. Actual time-weighted, annualized returns on the pension plan
assets were 5.6%, 5.2% and 6.6% for the one-year, five-year and ten-year periods ended December 31, 2024, respectively. Actual
time-weighted, annualized returns on the PBOP plan assets were 3.5%, 1.8% and 4.3% over these same periods. Accounting
principles provide that differences between expected and actual returns are recognized over the average future service of employees.
3
The health care cost trend rate gradually declines to 5.00% for 2029 and beyond.
As of December 31, 2024, Edison International and SCE had unrecognized net pension gains of $138 million and
$120 million, respectively, and unrecognized PBOP gains of $1.5 billion. The unrecognized pension and PBOP gains
primarily consisted of the cumulative impact of the increased discount rates on the respective benefit obligations and the
cumulative difference between the expected and actual rate of return on plan assets. Of these deferred gains, $133 million
of SCE's pension gains and $1.5 billion of SCE's PBOP gains are recorded as regulatory liabilities, respectively, and are
expected to be amortized to expense over the expected future service of the employees (subject to regulatory adjustment) or
refunded to ratepayers at the termination or completion of the plan.
Edison International's and SCE's pension and PBOP plans are subject to limits established for federal tax deductibility.
SCE funds its pension and PBOP plans in accordance with amounts allowed by the CPUC. Executive pension plans have
no plan assets.
Effect if Different Assumptions Used. Changes in the estimated costs or timing of pension and other postretirement benefit
obligations, or the assumptions and judgments used by management underlying these estimates, could have a material
effect on the recorded expenses and liabilities.
The following table summarizes the increase or decrease to projected benefit obligation for pension and the accumulated
benefit obligation for PBOP if the discount rate were changed while leaving all other assumptions constant:
Edison International
SCE
(in millions)
Increase in
discount rate
by 1%
Decrease in
discount rate
by 1%
Increase in
discount rate
by 1%
Decrease in
discount rate
by 1%
Change to projected benefit obligation for pension
$
(123) $
143 $
(100) $
116
Change to accumulated benefit obligation for PBOP
(69)
83
(69)
82
A one percentage point increase in the expected rate of return on pension plan assets would decrease Edison International's
and SCE's current year expense by $35 million and $33 million, respectively, and a one percentage point increase in the
expected rate of return on PBOP plan assets would decrease both Edison International's and SCE's current year expense by
$23 million.
Contributions to the Wildfire Insurance Fund
Nature of Estimates Required. At December 31, 2024, Edison International and SCE have a $1.9 billion long-term asset
and a $138 million current asset reflected as "Wildfire Insurance Fund contributions" in the consolidated balance sheets for
the initial $2.4 billion contribution made during 2019 and the present value of annual contributions SCE committed to
make to the Wildfire Insurance Fund, reduced by amortization. At December 31, 2024, a long-term liability of
$363 million has been reflected in "Other deferred credits and other long-term liabilities" for the present value of unpaid
contributions. Contributions were discounted to the present value using US treasury interest rates at the date SCE
committed to participate in the Wildfire Insurance Fund.
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Management concluded it would be most appropriate to account for the contributions to the Wildfire Insurance Fund
similar to prepaid insurance, ratably allocating the expense to periods based on an estimated period of coverage.
Key Assumptions and Approach Used. The Wildfire Insurance Fund does not have a defined life. Instead, the Wildfire
Insurance Fund will terminate when the administrator determines that the fund has been exhausted. Management reassesses
the period of coverage of the fund at least annually in the first quarter each year and adjustments are applied on a
prospective basis. The determination of the correct period in which to record an expense in relation to contributions to the
Wildfire Insurance Fund depends, among other factors, on management's assessment of: the future occurrence and
magnitude of wildfires; the involvement of SCE, or other electrical corporations which could access the Wildfire Insurance
Fund, in the ignition of those fires; the probable future outcomes of CPUC cost recovery proceedings for wildfire claims,
which may require reimbursement of the fund by electrical corporations; and the use of the contributions by the
administrator of the Wildfire Insurance Fund. Further information regarding these factors may become available due to the
actions of the fund administrator, or other entities, which could require management to reassess the period of coverage.
Edison International and SCE assess the Wildfire Insurance Fund contribution asset for impairment each reporting period.
An impairment will be recorded if the Wildfire Insurance Fund contribution asset exceeds SCE's ability to benefit from the
remaining coverage provided by the Wildfire Insurance Fund.
In January 2024, Edison International and SCE used Monte Carlo simulations for the annual assessment to estimate the
period of coverage of the fund. This assessment was based on ten years (2014 – 2023) of historical data from wildfires
caused by electrical utility equipment to estimate expected loss, resulting in an estimated fund life of 20 years from the date
SCE committed to participate in the Wildfire Insurance Fund. The details of the operation of the Wildfire Insurance Fund
and estimates related to claims by SCE, PG&E, and SDG&E against the fund have been applied to the expected loss
simulations to estimate the period of coverage of the fund. The most sensitive inputs to the estimated period of coverage
are the expected frequency of wildfire events caused by investor-owned utility electrical equipment and the estimated costs
associated with those forecasted events. These inputs are most affected by the historical data used in estimating expected
losses. Using a 17-year period (2007 – 2023) of historical data would further increase the period of coverage. There were
fires in the service area of SCE, PG&E and SDG&E since the inception of the Wildfire Insurance Fund, including fires for
which the cause is unknown, which may in the future be determined to be covered by the Wildfire Insurance Fund and
have not been reflected or estimated at this time. As of the date of this filing, SCE is continuing to perform its annual
assessment for 2025 to reassess its estimate of the life of the Wildfire Insurance Fund.
Effect if Different Assumptions Used. Changes in the estimated life of the insurance fund, including impairment of the fund,
could have a material impact on the expense recognition.
NEW ACCOUNTING GUIDANCE
New accounting guidance is discussed in "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 1. Summary of Significant
Accounting Policies—New Accounting Guidance."
RISK FACTORS
RISKS RELATING TO EDISON INTERNATIONAL
Edison International's liquidity and ability to pay dividends depends on its ability to borrow funds, access to bank and
capital markets, monetization of tax benefits held by Edison International, and SCE's ability to pay dividends and tax
allocation payments to Edison International. Edison International is a holding company and, as such, it has no material
operations of its own. Edison International's ability to meet its financial obligations, make investments, and to pay
dividends on its common stock is primarily dependent on the earnings and cash flows of SCE and SCE's ability to make
upstream distributions. If SCE does not make upstream distributions to Edison International and Edison International is
unable to access the bank and capital markets on reasonable terms, Edison International may be unable to continue to pay
dividends to its shareholders or meet its financial obligations.
Prior to paying dividends to Edison International, SCE has financial and regulatory obligations that must be satisfied,
including, among others, debt service and preference stock dividends. Further, Edison International and SCE cannot pay
dividends if California law requirements for the declaration of dividends are not met. For information on CPUC and
California law requirements related to the declaration of dividends, see "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—Note
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies—SCE Dividends." SCE may also owe tax-allocation payments to Edison
International under applicable tax-allocation agreements.
Edison International's ability to obtain financing, as well as its ability to refinance debt and make scheduled payments of
principal and interest, are dependent on numerous factors, including its levels of indebtedness, maintenance of acceptable
credit ratings, financial performance, liquidity and cash flow, and other market conditions. In addition, the factors affecting
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SCE's business will impact Edison International's ability to obtain financing. Edison International's inability to borrow
funds from time to time could have a material effect on Edison International's liquidity and operations.
See "Risks Relating to Southern California Edison Company" below for further discussion.
RISKS RELATING TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY
Regulatory and Legislative Risks
SCE's financial results depend upon its ability to recover its costs and to earn a reasonable rate of return on capital
investments in a timely manner from its customers through regulated rates.
SCE's ongoing financial results depend on its ability to recover its costs from its customers, including the costs of
electricity purchased for its customers, through the rates it charges its customers as approved by the CPUC and FERC.
SCE's financial results also depend on its ability to earn a reasonable return on capital, including long-term debt and equity.
SCE's ability to recover its costs and earn a reasonable rate of return can be affected by many factors, including the time lag
between when costs are incurred and when those costs are recovered in customers' rates and differences between the
forecast or authorized costs embedded in rates (which are set on a prospective basis) and the amount of actual costs
incurred.
The CPUC or the FERC may not allow SCE to recover costs on the basis that such costs were not reasonably or prudently
incurred or for other reasons. Further, SCE may incur expenses before the relevant regulatory agency approves the
recovery of such costs. For example, SCE has incurred, and expects to further incur, wildfire mitigation expenses before it
is clear whether such costs will be recoverable from customers. Also, the CPUC may deny recovery of costs incurred by
SCE, including uninsured wildfire-related costs, if the CPUC determines that SCE was not prudent. For further information
on recovery of uninsured wildfire-related costs see "Business—Southern California Wildfires—Recovery of Wildfire-
Related Costs" and "Management Overview—Southern California Wildfires and Mudslides" in the MD&A. In addition,
while SCE supports California's environmental goals, it may be prevented from fully executing on its strategy to support
such goals by regulatory delay or lack of approval of cost-recovery for the costs of such strategic actions and electrification
programs from the relevant regulatory agencies, including as a result of customer affordability concerns. For example, the
CPUC issued a decision denying SCE’s Building Electrification Program Application, citing, among other things, a desire
to avoid increasing rates.
SCE's CPUC authorized return on investment is established by multiplying an authorized rate of return, determined by the
CPUC in standalone cost of capital proceedings, by SCE's authorized CPUC rate base. SCE's CPUC-authorized cost of
capital is subject to potential adjustment should interest rates move substantially in years between cost of capital
proceedings. SCE's authorized return on its transmission assets is established by multiplying an authorized rate of return,
determined by the FERC, by SCE's transmission rate base. For further information see "Business—SCE—Overview of
Ratemaking Process."
SCE's capital investment plan, increasing procurement of renewable power and energy storage, inflation, commodity price
volatility, increasing self-generation, load departures to CCAs or Electric Service Providers, and increasing environmental
regulations, among other things, collectively place continuing upward pressure on customer rates. As customer rates
increase, the CPUC may face greater pressure to approve lesser amounts in SCE’s ratemaking or cost recovery
proceedings. To relieve some of this upward rate pressure, the CPUC may authorize lower revenues, or increase the period
over which SCE is allowed to recover amounts, or disallow the recovery of SCE’s cost which could impact SCE’s ability to
recover its operating costs timely or at all. If SCE is unable to obtain a sufficient rate increase or modify its rate design to
recover its costs and an adequate return on capital in rates in a timely manner, its financial condition and results of
operations could be materially affected.
SCE is subject to extensive regulation and the risk of adverse regulatory and legislative decisions, delays in regulatory
or legislative decisions, and changes in applicable regulations or legislation.
SCE operates in a highly regulated environment. SCE's business is subject to extensive federal, state and local energy,
environmental and other laws and regulations. Among other things, the CPUC regulates SCE's retail rates and capital
structure, and the FERC regulates SCE's wholesale rates and capital structure. The NRC regulates the decommissioning of
San Onofre in addition to the local and state agencies that require permits. The construction, planning, siting and operation
of SCE's power plants, energy storage projects, and transmission lines in California are also subject to regulation by the
CPUC and other local, state and federal agencies.
SCE must periodically apply for licenses and permits from these various regulatory authorities, including environmental
regulatory authorities, and must abide by their respective rules, regulations and orders. Should SCE be unsuccessful in
obtaining necessary licenses or permits or should these regulatory authorities initiate any investigations or enforcement
actions or impose fines, penalties or disallowances on SCE, SCE may be prevented from executing its strategy and its
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business could be materially affected. The process of obtaining licenses and permits from regulatory authorities may be
delayed or defeated by opponents and such delay or defeat could have a material effect on SCE's business.
The Wildfire Insurance Fund and other provisions of AB 1054 may not be sufficient or effectively mitigate the significant
risk faced by California investor-owned utilities related to liability for damages arising from catastrophic wildfires where
utility facilities are a substantial cause, which could have a detrimental effect on SCE's business and financial condition.
The effectiveness of AB 1054 to mitigate the wildfire-related risk faced by SCE is conditioned in part on the performance
of OEIS and various entities formed under AB 1054 and related legislation to, among other things, administer the Wildfire
Insurance Fund, approve WMPs, issue safety certifications, oversee and enforce compliance with wildfire safety standards,
and develop metrics to reduce risk and measure compliance with risk reduction.
In addition, CPUC approval is required to recover the costs SCE is incurring to strengthen its wildfire mitigation and
prevention efforts described in SCE's WMPs. See "Business—Southern California Wildfires" and "Liquidity and Capital
Resources—SCE—Regulatory Proceedings—Wildfire Related Regulatory Proceedings" in the MD&A.
In addition, existing regulations may be revised or re-interpreted and new laws and regulations may be adopted or become
applicable to SCE, or its facilities or operations, in a manner that may have a detrimental effect on SCE's business or result
in significant additional costs. In addition, regulations adopted via the public initiative or legislative process may apply to
SCE, or its facilities or operations, in a manner that may have a detrimental effect on SCE's business or result in significant
additional costs.
SCE's energy procurement activities are subject to regulatory and market risks, including availability, that could
materially affect its financial condition and liquidity.
SCE obtains energy, capacity, environmental credits and ancillary services needed to serve its customers from its own
generating plants and through contracts with energy producers and sellers. California law and CPUC decisions allow SCE
to recover, through the rates it is allowed to charge its customers, reasonable procurement costs incurred in compliance
with an approved procurement plan. Nonetheless, SCE's cash flows remain subject to volatility primarily resulting from
changes in commodity prices, including as a result of gas supply constraints. Additionally, significant and prolonged gas
use restrictions may adversely impact the reliability of the electric grid if critical generation resources are limited in their
operations. For further information, see "Business—SCE—Purchased Power and Fuel Supply." SCE is also subject to the
risks of unfavorable or untimely CPUC decisions about the compliance with SCE's energy procurement plan and the
reasonableness of certain procurement-related costs.
SCE may not be able to hedge its risk for commodities on economic terms or fully recover the costs of hedges through the
rates it is allowed to charge its customers, which could materially affect SCE's liquidity and results of operations, see
"Market Risk Exposures" in the MD&A.
Operating Risks
Damage claims against SCE for wildfire-related losses may materially affect SCE's financial condition and results of
operations.
Prolonged drought conditions and shifting weather patterns in California resulting from climate change as well as, among
other things, buildup of dry vegetation in areas severely impacted by years of historic drought and lack of adequate clearing
of hazardous fuels by responsible parties have increased the duration of the wildfire season and the risk of severe wildfire
events.
Severe wildfires and urban development in and near high fire risk areas in California have given rise to large damage
claims against California utilities for fire-related losses alleged to be the result of utility practices and/or the failure of
electric and other utility equipment. Catastrophic wildfires can occur in SCE's service area even if SCE effectively
implements its WMPs. California courts have previously found utilities to be strictly liable for property damage, regardless
of fault, by applying the theory of inverse condemnation when a utility's facilities were determined to be a substantial cause
of a wildfire that caused the property damage. An inability to recover uninsured wildfire-related costs could materially
affect SCE's business, financial condition and results of operations. For example, if SCE is unable to, or believes that it
may be unable to, recover damages related to catastrophic wildfires through insurance, the Wildfire Insurance Fund (which
is only available for fires ignited after July 12, 2019) or electric rates, or access the bank and capital markets on reasonable
terms, SCE may not have sufficient cash or equity to pay dividends or may be restricted from declaring such dividends
because it does not meet CPUC or California law requirements related to the declaration of dividends. For information on
the California law requirements on the declaration of dividends, see "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 1.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies—SCE Dividends." Also see "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—
Note 12. Commitments and Contingencies—Contingencies—Southern California Wildfires and Mudslides."
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Edison International's and SCE's costs of accessing capital markets has increased due to the risks associated with wildfires
in Southern California. Edison International's and SCE's access to the bank and capital markets could also be constrained
and/or the costs of accessing those markets could increase further as a result of wildfire risk, including if Edison
International's and/or SCE's credit ratings are downgraded or placed on negative watch due to concerns about Edison
International and/or SCE's financial health as a result of wildfires.
SCE's insurance coverage for wildfires may not be sufficient.
SCE may not be able to recover uninsured losses (including amounts paid for self-insured retention and co-insurance) in
electric rates. Additionally, SCE’s contractors may experience coverage reductions and/or increased wildfire insurance
costs in future years. For losses associated with claims occurring before the authorization of SCE’s CPUC-authorized
customer-funded self-insurance program, no assurance can be given that losses will not exceed the limits of SCE's or its
contractors' insurance coverage. Losses which are not fully insured or cannot be recovered from contractors, through the
Wildfire Insurance Fund or electric rates, including any such losses that exceed funds available through the Wildfire
Insurance Fund and are ultimately not authorized to be recovered through rates, could materially affect Edison
International's and SCE's financial condition and results of operations. For more information on wildfire insurance risk, see
"Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 12. Commitments and Contingencies—Contingencies—Southern
California Wildfires and Mudslides."
SCE may not effectively implement its wildfire mitigation plans.
SCE will face a higher likelihood of catastrophic wildfires in its service area if it cannot effectively implement its WMPs.
For example, SCE may not be able to effectively implement its WMPs if it experiences unanticipated difficulties relative to
permitting delays, sourcing, engaging, and retaining effectively trained contract workers or procuring materials it needs to
fulfill its mitigation obligations under the WMPs. In addition, if SCE does not have an approved WMP, SCE will not be
issued a safety certification from the CPUC and will consequently not benefit from the presumption of prudency or the AB
1054 Liability Cap.
The CPUC may assess penalties on SCE if it finds that SCE has failed to substantially comply with its WMP. In addition,
SCE may be subject to mandated changes to, or restrictions on, its operational wildfire mitigation practices or be subject to
regulatory fines and penalties or claims for damages and reputational harm if SCE does not execute its wildfire mitigation
practices in compliance with applicable rules and regulations. SCE's wildfire mitigation practices include PSPS and using
fast-curve settings. In addition, SCE has been and may be further subject to regulatory fines and penalties or claims for
damages and reputational harm if it is determined that SCE has placed excessive or unreasonable reliance on PSPS or has
failed to maintain compliance with notification and post event reporting requirements related to PSPS. For information
regarding SCE’s PSPS activities and related fines, see "Business—Southern California Wildfires—Public Safety Power
Shutoff."
SCE establishes the criteria under which it implements PSPS in its service area. To the extent SCE's criteria for
implementing PSPS are not sufficient to mitigate the risk of wildfires during high wind events, SCE does not fully
implement PSPS when criteria are met due to other overriding conditions or SCE's regulators or others mandate changes to,
or restrictions on, its criteria or other operational PSPS practices, SCE will face a higher likelihood of catastrophic wildfires
in its service area during high wind events. Similarly, if SCE is prohibited by the CPUC from implementing its desired
fast-curve settings, SCE will face a higher likelihood of catastrophic wildfires in its service area.
For more information on AB 1054, see "Business—Southern California Wildfires—Recovery of Wildfire-Related Costs—
2019 Wildfire Legislation."
SCE will not benefit from all of the features of AB 1054 if the Wildfire Insurance Fund is exhausted.
Catastrophic wildfires could rapidly exhaust the Wildfire Insurance Fund and SCE will not be reimbursed by the Wildfire
Insurance Fund or benefit from the AB 1054 Liability Cap if the fund has been exhausted as a result of damage claims
previously incurred by SCE or the other participating utilities. AB 1054 does not have a mechanism for adding to or
replenishing the Wildfire Insurance Fund.
For more information on AB 1054, see "Business—Southern California Wildfires and Mudslides—Recovery of Wildfire-
Related Costs—2019 Wildfire Legislation."
Climate change exacerbated weather-related incidents and other natural disasters have and could continue to materially
affect SCE's financial condition and results of operations.
Weather-related incidents, including storms and events caused, or exacerbated, by climate change, such as wildfires,
flooding and debris flows, and other natural disasters such as earthquakes can disrupt the generation and transmission of
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electricity, and can seriously damage the infrastructure necessary to deliver power to SCE's customers. The impacts of
climate change continue to evolve and remain dynamic and unpredictable.
Climate change has caused, and exacerbated, extreme weather events and wildfires in southern California, and wildfires
could cause, among other things, public safety issues, property damage and operational issues. In addition, the risk of
flooding and debris flows occurring as a result of rain may be heightened. For example, the Eaton Fire that ignited in Los
Angeles County in January 2025 resulted in loss of life, property damage and loss of service and subsequent extreme
weather events such as increased rain or flooding could further impact the affected areas. For more information on
liabilities related to wildfire events, see "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 12. Commitments and
Contingencies—Contingencies—Southern California Wildfires and Mudslides."
Extreme heat events have and can continue to lead to prolonged widespread outages due to, among other things, state-wide
capacity supply shortages or equipment failure. Extreme weather events can also lead to use of PSPS. Weather-related
events, such as debris flows, flooding and melting of a significantly higher than normal snowpack, and earthquakes can
cause over-topping or failure at an SCE dam resulting in a rapid release of water that could cause public safety issues,
property damage and operational issues.
Weather-related incidents and other natural disasters can lead to lost revenue and increased expense, including higher
maintenance and repair costs, which SCE may not be able to recover from its customers. These incidents can also result in
regulatory penalties and disallowances, particularly if SCE encounters difficulties in restoring power to its customers on a
timely basis or if fire-related losses are found to be the result of utility practices and/or the failure of electric and other
utility equipment. In addition, these occurrences could lead to significant claims for damages, including for loss of life and
property damage. These occurrences could materially affect SCE's business, financial condition and results of operations,
and the inability to restore power to SCE's customers could also materially damage the business reputation of SCE and
Edison International.
For additional information related to climate related risks, see "Business—Environmental Considerations—Environmental
Risks."
The generation, transmission and distribution of electricity are dangerous and involve inherent risks of damage to
private property and injury to SCE's workforce and the general public.
Electricity poses hazards for SCE's workforce and the general public should they come in contact with electrical current or
equipment, including through energized downed power lines or if equipment malfunctions. In addition, the risks associated
with the operation of transmission and distribution assets and power generation and storage facilities include public and
workforce safety issues and the risk of utility assets causing or contributing to wildfires.
Injuries and property damage caused by such events can subject SCE to liability that, despite the existence of insurance
coverage, can be significant. In addition, SCE may be held responsible for the actions of its contractors and from time to
time, SCE is named as a party in legal proceedings involving claims related to its contractors and their employees. No
assurance can be given that future losses will not exceed the limits of SCE's or its contractors' insurance coverage.
Litigation and other legal processes are subject to inherent uncertainties, including, costs of litigation, unpredictable court
or jury decisions, and the differing laws and sentiments regarding damage awards in regions where SCE operates.
The CPUC has increased its focus on public safety with an emphasis on heightened compliance with construction and
operating standards and the potential for penalties being imposed on utilities. Additionally, the CPUC has delegated to its
staff the authority to issue citations to electric utilities, which can impose fines of up to $100,000 per violation per day
(capped at a maximum of $8 million), pursuant to the CPUC's jurisdiction for violations of safety rules found in statutes,
regulations, and the CPUC's General Orders. The CPUC also can issue fines greater than $8 million outside of the citation
program. Such penalties and liabilities could be significant and materially affect SCE's liquidity and results of operations.
SCE's financial condition and results of operations could be materially affected if it is unable to successfully manage
the risks inherent in constructing, operating, and maintaining its facilities and workforce.
SCE's infrastructure is aging and could pose a risk to system reliability if not sufficiently maintained and expanded to meet
load growth and electrification needs. In addition, as described above, natural disasters such as wildfires in SCE's service
area can cause significant public safety issues, property damage and operational issues. SCE is engaged in a significant and
ongoing infrastructure investment program. This investment program, which includes transmission projects and
constructing utility owned storage to mitigate possible state-wide capacity shortages in 2025 and later years, has inherent
operational risks and elevates the need for effective execution in SCE's activities. For example, utility owned storage
facilities utilize lithium-ion battery technology that in certain circumstances can and have caused a thermal event that can
ignite nearby materials, including other lithium-ion cells particularly when deployed in indoor facilities. SCE's financial
condition and results of operations could be materially affected if it is unable to successfully manage these risks as well as
the risks inherent in constructing, operating, and maintaining its facilities, the operation of which can be hazardous and
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important for system reliability. SCE's inherent operating risks include such matters as the risks of human performance,
availability of skilled workforce and workforce capabilities, contractor management, data and records accuracy, public
opposition to infrastructure projects, delays, environmental remediation and mitigation costs, difficulty in estimating costs
or in recovering costs that are above original estimates, system limitations and degradation, maintaining physical security
of workforce and assets, maintaining cybersecurity of data and assets, and delays and interruptions in necessary supplies,
including key components necessary for the timely construction of utility owned storage. For example, SCE's financial
condition may be materially affected as a result of safety incidents, delays, permitting violations and violations of
regulatory requirements, among other things, caused by SCE's failure to appropriately manage its contractor workforce or
from contractual violations by SCE's contractors and the inability for SCE to recover through contractual indemnities or
insurance held by the contractor. SCE's financial condition may also be materially affected as a result of data or records
inaccuracies, for example, inaccurate records could lead to missing or delayed compliance with SCE's policies and
regulatory requirements, and could contribute to safety incidents.
SCE's financial condition and results of operations could also be materially affected if SCE is unable to attract, train and
retain a qualified workforce, and provide safe working conditions for its workforce, including its operations and
management personnel. Constrained labor market in California and nationally and SCE's relations with its unionized
workforce also impact SCE's ability to maintain its workforce. For example, the increased electrification efforts in
California and nationally have led to greater competition for certain skilled workers.
There are inherent risks associated with owning and decommissioning nuclear power generation facilities and
obtaining cost reimbursement, including, among other things, insufficiency of nuclear decommissioning trust funds,
costs exceeding current estimates, execution risks, potential harmful effects on the environment and human health and
the hazards of storage, handling and disposal of radioactive materials. Existing insurance and ratemaking
arrangements may not protect SCE fully against losses from a nuclear incident.
SCE funds decommissioning costs with assets that are currently held in nuclear decommissioning trusts. Based upon the
financial performance of the nuclear decommissioning trust fund investments, as well as the resolution of a number of
other uncertainties, assumptions and estimates, additional contributions to the nuclear decommissioning trust's funds may
be required. If additional contributions to the nuclear decommissioning trust funds become necessary, recovery of any such
additional funds through electric rates is subject to the CPUC's review and approval.
The costs of decommissioning San Onofre are subject to reasonableness reviews by the CPUC. These costs may not be
recoverable through regulatory processes or otherwise unless SCE can establish that the costs were reasonably incurred. In
addition, SCE faces inherent execution risks including such matters as the risks of human performance, workforce
capabilities, public opposition, permitting delays, and governmental approvals. Decommissioning costs ultimately incurred
could exceed the current estimates and cost increases resulting from contractual disputes, delays in performance by DCG,
elevated levels of inflation, or permitting delays, among other things, could cause SCE to materially overrun current
decommissioning cost estimates and could materially impact the sufficiency of trust funds. See "Liquidity and Capital
Resources—SCE—Decommissioning of San Onofre" in the MD&A.
Even though San Onofre is being decommissioned, the presence of spent nuclear fuel still poses a potential risk of a
nuclear incident. Federal law limits public liability claims from a nuclear incident to the amount of available financial
protection, which is currently approximately $16.3 billion for Palo Verde and $560 million for San Onofre. SCE and other
owners of San Onofre and Palo Verde have purchased the maximum private primary insurance available of $500 million
per site. In the case of San Onofre, the balance is covered by a U.S. Government indemnity. In the case of Palo Verde, the
balance is covered by a loss sharing program among nuclear reactor licensees. There is no assurance that the CPUC would
allow SCE to recover the required contribution made pursuant to this loss sharing program in the case of one or more
nuclear incidents with claims that exceeded $500 million at a nuclear reactor which is participating in the program. If this
public liability limit of $16.3 billion is insufficient, federal law contemplates that additional funds may be appropriated by
Congress. There can be no assurance of SCE's ability to recover uninsured costs in the event the additional federal
appropriations are insufficient. For more information on nuclear insurance risk, see "Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements—Note 12. Commitments and Contingencies—Contingencies—Nuclear Insurance."
SCE's distribution of water and propane gas on Catalina Island involves inherent risks of damage to private property
and the environment and injury to employees and the general public.
SCE owns and operates the water distribution system that serves Catalina Island, California and a propane gas distribution
system that serves the City of Avalon on Catalina Island, California. Production, storage, treatment and distribution of
water for human use and the transportation, storage, distribution and use of gas can be hazardous, and can cause damage to
private property and the environment and injury to employees and the general public if equipment fails or does not perform
as anticipated. For example, the risks of operating a water distribution system include the potential for burst pipes and
water contamination and the risks of operating gas distribution system include the potential for gas leaks, fire or explosion.
The risks related to SCE's operation of its water and gas distribution systems may be exacerbated due to aging
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infrastructure. SCE has, in the past, requested that the CPUC allow SCE to include certain water system costs in electric
rates and may make similar requests for the water and gas systems in the future. If such requests are denied, significant
costs may not be recoverable from customers. In addition, SCE may have to pay fines, penalties and remediation costs if it
does not comply with laws and regulations in the operation of the water and gas distribution systems. An inability to
recover costs associated with any such damages or injuries or any fines, penalties or remediation costs, from insurance or
through electric rates, could materially affect SCE's business, financial condition and results of operations.
Financing Risks
As a capital-intensive company, SCE relies on access to the bank and capital markets. If SCE were unable to access
these markets or the cost of financing were to substantially increase, its liquidity and operations could be materially
affected.
SCE regularly accesses the bank and capital markets to finance its activities and is expected to do so by its regulators as
part of its obligation to serve its customers. SCE needs substantial capital for its ongoing infrastructure investment program
and for financing wildfire related losses. SCE's ability to obtain financing, as well as its ability to refinance debt and make
scheduled payments of principal and interest, are dependent on numerous factors, including SCE's levels of indebtedness,
maintenance of acceptable credit ratings, financial performance, liquidity and cash flow, increases in interest rates and
credit spreads due to inflationary pressures, and other market conditions. In addition, the actions of other California
investor-owned utilities and legal, regulatory and legislative decisions impacting investor-owned utilities can affect market
conditions and therefore, SCE's ability to obtain financing. SCE's inability to obtain additional capital from time to time
could have a material effect on SCE's liquidity and operations.
Competitive and Market Risks
If SCE is unable to operate efficiently and to effectively and timely respond to the changes that the electricity industry is
undergoing, as a result of increased load requirements, competition, technological advances, and changes to the
regulatory environment, SCE's business model, financial condition and results of operations could be materially
impacted.
SCE’s ability to efficiently operate and implement process changes has a direct impact on its ability to execute its strategy,
its customer rates and affordability of electricity. Even if SCE’s costs are recoverable, the necessary costs of operations and
investments supporting safety, reliability, resilience and being ready to meet California’s clean energy goals will negatively
impact the affordability of SCE’s customer rates, may cause reputational harm and cause increased load departures.
Customers and third parties are increasingly deploying DERs, such as solar generation, energy storage, energy efficiency
and demand response technologies. California's environmental policy objectives are accelerating the pace and scope of
industry change. This change will require modernization of the electric distribution grid to, among other things,
accommodate two-way flows of electricity and increase the grid's capacity to interconnect DERs. In addition, enabling
California's clean energy economy goals will require sustained investments in grid modernization, renewable integration
projects, energy efficiency programs, energy storage options and electric vehicle infrastructure. If SCE is unable to operate
efficiently and adapt to these changes, its business model, its ability to execute on its strategy, and ultimately its financial
condition and results of operations could be materially impacted.
Customer-owned generation and load departures to CCAs or Electric Service Providers each reduce the amount of
electricity that customers purchase from utilities and have the effect of increasing utility rates unless customer rates are
designed to allocate the costs of the distribution grid across all customers that benefit from its use. For example, some
customers in California who generate their own power are not currently required to pay all transmission and distribution
charges and non-bypassable charges, subject to limitations, which results in increased costs for other customers. If there are
not updates in regulations to further support the need for customers pay their share of transmission and distribution costs
and non-bypassable charges, for example through a higher fixed charge, and the demand for electricity reduces so
significantly that SCE is no longer effectively able to recover such costs from its customers, SCE's business, financial
condition and results of operations will be materially impacted.
In addition, the FERC has opened transmission development to competition from independent developers, allowing such
developers to compete with incumbent utilities for the construction and operation of transmission facilities.
For more information. See "Business—SCE—Competition."
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RISKS RELATING TO EDISON INTERNATIONAL AND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY
Cybersecurity and Physical Security Risks
Successful attacks on SCE information and operational technology systems and infrastructure could have a material
impact on SCE's operations or financial condition
Edison International and SCE systems, assets and personnel are targets for physical and cyber attacks. Regulators such as
NERC and U.S. Government agencies, including the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, and Energy, have
increasingly stressed that threat sources continue to seek to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in the U.S. national electric
grid and other critical energy infrastructures, and that such attacks and disruptions, both physical and cyber, are highly
sophisticated and dynamic. Several U.S. Government agencies have highlighted the increasing risks related to physical and
cybersecurity attacks, including ransomware attacks, related to the electric sector, including its supply chain, and that the
risks may escalate during periods of heightened geopolitical tensions.
SCE requires the uninterrupted use of sophisticated information and operational technology systems and infrastructure to
monitor and operate the electric grid. In the regular course of SCE’s business, it also handles a range of sensitive
infrastructure, security, employee, customer, and business systems information. If SCE's information technology and
operational technology systems' security were to be compromised by physical or electronic means or a critical system or
technology failure were to occur without timely recovery, including failure of new technology to be implemented as
designed, SCE could be unable to fulfill critical business functions and/or sensitive information could be misappropriated
or compromised. Such events could result in violations of privacy and other laws, material financial loss to SCE and/or to
its customers, loss of confidence in SCE's security risk management, customer dissatisfaction, and significant litigation
and/or regulatory exposure, all of which could materially affect Edison International’s and SCE's financial condition,
operations, and the business reputation of Edison International and SCE.
SCE's security program cannot prevent all attacks or incidents
SCE's systems have experienced, and will continue to face, cyber and physical security events involving malicious code,
unauthorized access attempts, vandalism and other illicit activities. No security program can completely shield its systems,
infrastructure, and data from attacks, intrusions, or other catastrophic events that could result in their failure or reduced
functionality. There is no guarantee that SCE's security program, including prevention, detection, mitigation, and
remediation of risks, will prevent all future cyber and physical security incidents that could materially impact its operations
or financial condition.
SCE is not able to anticipate and prevent all physical and cyber attacks or information security breaches, and its
investments in security resources, talent, and business practices may not be effective against all threat actors, particularly
nation-state actors. Voluntary cybersecurity guidelines and practices cannot be applied to all businesses equally due to
system capability, complexity, and resources for implementation. SCE's security tools and controls, including those
supporting configuration management, identity and access management, network segmentation, and boundary defenses,
may not fully protect against unauthorized access from internal and external threats. SCE's current security controls and
defenses may also not protect against insider threats, including deliberate and unintentional actions (e.g., human error) and
other emerging cybersecurity risks created by artificial intelligence, quantum computing, cyber skills shortages, and
regulatory constraints.
SCE's security program is prioritized based on known risks, available resources, and regulatory requirements, and therefore
all SCE assets are not equally protected. For example, not all of SCE's information technology assets are inventoried,
which could result in unmitigated vulnerabilities or slow the detection, investigation, and recovery of an incident. Known
vulnerabilities in SCE's information technology and operational technology environments may not be remediated before an
adversary could discover or exploit them. Attackers can also exploit new, unknown vulnerabilities (e.g., zero day) and
vulnerabilities where a patch or other remediation measure is not yet available.
SCE's transition to a more network-connected grid and increased deployment of new technologies increases the number
of systems adversaries can target
SCE's operations require the continuous availability and deployment of critical information and operational technology
systems, sensitive customer and employee data and infrastructure information, all of which are targets for malicious actors.
New cyber and physical threats arise as SCE moves to an increasingly digital electric grid. For example, SCE's grid
modernization efforts and the transition to a more connected grid, including the integration of new technologies and
increased networking of operational technology assets such as substations, increases the threat surface and potential
vulnerabilities that an adversary can target. As new systems are developed or procured by SCE, software development
practices may not comprehensively prevent the introduction of new software vulnerabilities. Additionally, certain existing
or legacy information technology, operational technology, and communications infrastructure use less secure protocols or
configurations.
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Vendors and other third parties may be used to target and attack SCE
SCE interacts with a wide array of third parties and depends on vendors to provide it with products and services. Malicious
actors may attack vendors to disrupt the services they provide to SCE, or to use those vendors as a conduit to attack SCE.
SCE system data and architecture are also disclosed, either voluntarily or by mandate, to third parties and the public by
regulators, employees, contractors, and vendors. This system data may be used by malicious actors to understand SCE’s
systems to prepare for a cyber or physical attack.
The products and services provided by SCE's vendors may contain vulnerabilities or otherwise not adhere to SCE's
enterprise cybersecurity standards (e.g., lack of encryption). Additionally, SCE's operational technology vendors have
increasingly been targeted by threat actors. A compromise of equipment and/or exfiltration of SCE data, whether by
physical or by electronic means, could result in loss or changes to confidential or sensitive information and interruption of
business processes. For example, compromises to widely-used products and services may affect the supply chains of many
industries, including companies in SCE’s supply chain. While SCE vendors have experienced cybersecurity incidents, such
incidents have not, to SCE's knowledge, resulted in a material impact to SCE to date.
Global and Regional Risks
Edison International's and SCE's financial condition and results of operations could be materially impacted by
catastrophic, macroeconomic and geopolitical events that cause significant disruption to workforces, supply chains,
economies, or societies on a regional, statewide, national or global basis.
Edison International and SCE could be materially and adversely impacted by catastrophic, macroeconomic and geopolitical
events, such as the effects of increased inflationary pressures and interest rates, potential economic downturns or
recessions, geopolitical pressures, and pandemics and regional health emergencies. For example, the global spread of
COVID-19, which was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization in March 2020, created significant
uncertainty, volatility and disruption globally that resulted in, among other things, disruption to supply chains, economies,
and workforce and impacted the operations of Edison International and SCE. Additionally, the geopolitical developments
involving the Russia-Ukraine conflict, China and the Middle East, could cause delays and disruptions in the supply chain
and the availability and timely delivery of services, materials and components used in SCE’s operations. Political changes
following the United States presidential election could lead to changes in economic conditions or economic uncertainties in
the United States and globally, including impacts to infrastructure investments, tariffs, taxes, and energy, environmental
and social policies.
Many of the risks and uncertainties identified in this Form 10-K have, and will be, exacerbated by the impacts of a
catastrophic event and the actions taken by governmental entities, businesses, individuals and others in response to such an
event. In addition, impacts of international conflict, recession, pandemic or similar events on SCE's customers and third
parties could also result in SCE facing, among other things, significant reductions in demand for electricity and payment
delays and/or defaults from customers which could result in significant under-collections. Edison International and SCE
access to the bank and capital markets and/or the costs of accessing those markets could be constrained and could also face
payment delays and/or defaults from insurers and other counterparties. These impacts, among others, could materially and
adversely impact Edison International's and SCE's business, operations, cash flows, liquidity and financial results.
Edison International's and SCE's business activities are concentrated in one industry and in one region.
Substantially all of Edison International's and all of SCE's business activities are concentrated in the electric utility
industry. Edison International's principal subsidiary, SCE, serves customers only in southern and central California. As a
result, Edison International's and SCE's future performance may be affected by events and economic factors unique to
California or by regional regulation, legislation or judicial decisions. For example, California courts have applied strict
liability to investor-owned utilities in wildfire and other litigation matters. See "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
—Note 12. Commitments and Contingencies—Contingencies—Southern California Wildfires and Mudslides."
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Information responding to this section is included in the MD&A under the heading "Market Risk Exposures."
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of Edison International
Opinions on the Financial Statements and Internal Control over Financial Reporting
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Edison International and its subsidiaries (the
"Company") as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, and the related consolidated statements of income, of comprehensive
income, of changes in equity and of cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2024,
including the related notes and schedule of condensed financial information of parent as of December 31, 2024 and 2023
and for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2024 appearing under Item 15(a)(2) (collectively referred
to as the "consolidated financial statements"). We also have audited the Company's internal control over financial reporting
as of December 31, 2024, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the
Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial
position of the Company as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of
the three years in the period ended December 31, 2024 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control
over financial reporting as of December 31, 2024, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework
(2013) issued by the COSO.
Basis for Opinions
The Company's management is responsible for these consolidated financial statements, for maintaining effective internal
control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting,
included in Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting appearing under Item 9A. Our
responsibility is to express opinions on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and on the Company's internal
control over financial reporting based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company
Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in
accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange
Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and
perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material
misstatement, whether due to error or fraud, and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained
in all material respects.
Our audits of the consolidated financial statements included performing procedures to assess the risks of material
misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that
respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and
disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial
statements. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control
over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and
operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other
procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our
opinions.
Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the
reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and
procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the
transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded
as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and
that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and
directors of the company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized
acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
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Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also,
projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate
because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Critical Audit Matters
The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current period audit of the consolidated
financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that (i) relate to
accounts or disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (ii) involved our especially
challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our
opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit
matters below, providing separate opinions on the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they
relate.
Wildfire-Related Claims - 2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events
As described in Note 12 to the consolidated financial statements, the Thomas Fire, the Koenigstein Fire, the Montecito
Mudslides and the Woolsey Fire (collectively, the "2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events") within the Company's service
area caused loss of life, substantial damage to both residential and business properties, and service outages for the
Company's customers. Numerous claims related to wildfire events have been initiated against the Company. The Company
has incurred material losses in connection with the 2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events. As disclosed by management,
management records loss contingencies when it determines that the outcome of future events is probable of occurring and
when the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. As of December 31, 2024, the Company had paid $9.5 billion
under executed settlements, had $86 million to be paid under executed settlements, including $57 million to be paid under
the Safety and Enforcement Division agreement, and had $340 million of estimated losses for remaining alleged and
potential claims reflected on its consolidated balance sheets related to the 2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events. As of the
same date, the Company had assets for expected recoveries through Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
electric rates of $64 million on its consolidated balance sheets and had exhausted expected insurance recoveries related to
the 2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events. Each reporting period, management reviews the Company’s loss estimates for
remaining alleged and potential claims related to wildfire events. The process for estimating losses associated with alleged
and potential wildfire related claims requires management to exercise significant judgment based on a number of
assumptions and subjective factors, including, but not limited to: estimates of known and expected claims by third parties
based on currently available information, opinions of counsel regarding litigation risk, the status of and developments in
the course of litigation, and prior experience litigating and settling wildfire litigation claims. As additional information
becomes available, management's estimates and assumptions regarding the causes and financial impact of wildfire events
may change. For the year ended December 31, 2024 management recorded charges for wildfire claims of $490 million and
expected revenue from FERC customers of $27 million. The resulting pre-tax charge to earnings was $463 million
($333 million after-tax).
The principal considerations for our determination that performing procedures relating to the wildfire-related claims from
the 2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events is a critical audit matter are (i) the significant judgment by management when
determining whether the outcome of future events is probable of occurring and whether the amount of the loss can be
reasonably estimated as well as in estimating losses associated with alleged and potential claims related to wildfire events
and (ii) a high degree of auditor judgment, subjectivity, and effort in performing procedures and evaluating management's
significant assumptions related to estimates of known and expected claims by third parties based on currently available
information, opinions of counsel regarding litigation risk, and prior experience litigating and settling wildfire litigation
claims.
Addressing the matter involved performing procedures and evaluating audit evidence in connection with forming our
overall opinion on the consolidated financial statements. These procedures included testing the effectiveness of controls
relating to management's assessment of loss contingencies associated with alleged and potential claims related to wildfire
events. These procedures also included, among others (i) obtaining and evaluating the letters of audit inquiry with internal
and external legal counsel; (ii) assessing the reasonableness of management's assessment regarding whether the outcome of
future events is probable of occurring and whether the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated; (iii) evaluating the
appropriateness of the methods used by management in estimating losses associated with alleged and potential claims
related to wildfire events; (iv) evaluating the reasonableness of the significant assumptions related to estimates of known
and expected claims by third parties based on currently available information, opinions of counsel regarding litigation risk,
and prior experience litigating and settling wildfire litigation claims; and (v) testing, on a sample basis, damage claim
settlements. Evaluating management’s assumptions involved evaluating whether the assumptions used by management
were reasonable considering (i) current damage claim settlements; (ii) past wildfire litigation history; and (iii) third-party
source data.
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Accounting for the Effects of Rate Regulation
As described in Notes 1 and 11 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company's accounting policies conform to
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, including the accounting principles for rate-
regulated enterprises, which reflect the ratemaking policies of the California Public Utility Commission (CPUC) and the
FERC. Management applies authoritative guidance for rate-regulated enterprises to the portion of the Company’s
operations in which regulators set rates at levels intended to recover the estimated costs of providing service, plus a return
on net investments in assets, or rate base. Regulators may also impose certain penalties or grant certain incentives. Due to
timing and other differences in the collection of electric utility revenue, these accounting principles require an incurred cost
that would otherwise be charged to expense by a non-regulated entity to be capitalized as a regulatory asset if it is probable
that the cost is recoverable through future rates; and conversely the accounting principles require recording of a regulatory
liability for amounts collected in rates to recover costs expected to be incurred in the future or amounts collected in excess
of costs incurred and refundable to customers. As disclosed by management, management assesses at the end of each
reporting period whether regulatory assets are probable of future recovery by considering factors such as the current
regulatory environment, the issuance of rate orders on recovery of the specific or a similar incurred cost to the Company or
other rate-regulated entities, and other factors that would indicate that the regulator will treat an incurred cost as allowable
for ratemaking purposes. As of December 31, 2024, $11.6 billion was recorded in regulatory assets and $11.5 billion was
recorded in regulatory liabilities.
The principal considerations for our determination that performing procedures relating to the Company's accounting for the
effects of rate regulation is a critical audit matter are a high degree of auditor effort in performing procedures and
evaluating audit evidence related to (i) accounting for the effect of rate regulation on regulatory assets and liabilities and
(ii) management’s assessment of the recoverability and settlement of existing and new regulatory assets and liabilities.
Addressing the matter involved performing procedures and evaluating audit evidence in connection with forming our
overall opinion on the consolidated financial statements. These procedures included testing the effectiveness of controls
relating to the Company's regulatory accounting process, including controls over management’s assessment of the
recoverability and settlement of existing and new regulatory assets and liabilities. These procedures also included, among
others (i) obtaining and evaluating the Company's correspondence with regulators; (ii) evaluating management's assessment
regarding the probability of recovery of regulatory assets and settlement of regulatory liabilities at the balance sheet date;
(iii) evaluating the appropriateness of the accounting for the effects of the rate regulation; (iv) evaluating the sufficiency of
the disclosure; and (v) testing, on a sample basis, the calculation of regulatory assets and regulatory liabilities based on
provisions outlined in the rate orders.
/s/PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Los Angeles, California
February 27, 2025
We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2002.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of Southern California Edison Company
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Southern California Edison Company and its
subsidiaries (the "Company") as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, and the related consolidated statements of income, of
comprehensive income, of changes in equity and of cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended
December 31, 2024, including the related notes (collectively referred to as the "consolidated financial statements"). In our
opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company
as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the
period ended December 31, 2024 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America.
Basis for Opinion
These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to
express an opinion on the Company’s consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting
firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be
independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and
regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits of these consolidated financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those
standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated
financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have,
nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits we are
required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an
opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such
opinion.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial
statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included
examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our
audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as
evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable
basis for our opinion.
Critical Audit Matters
The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current period audit of the consolidated
financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that (i) relate to
accounts or disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (ii) involved our especially
challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our
opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit
matters below, providing separate opinions on the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they
relate.
Wildfire-Related Claims - 2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events
As described in Note 12 to the consolidated financial statements, the Thomas Fire, the Koenigstein Fire, the Montecito
Mudslides and the Woolsey Fire (collectively, the "2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events") within the Company's service
area caused loss of life, substantial damage to both residential and business properties, and service outages for the
Company's customers. Numerous claims related to wildfire events have been initiated against the Company. The Company
has incurred material losses in connection with the 2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events. As disclosed by management,
management records loss contingencies when it determines that the outcome of future events is probable of occurring and
when the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. As of December 31, 2024, the Company had paid $9.5 billion
under executed settlements, had $86 million to be paid under executed settlements, including $57 million to be paid under
the Safety and Enforcement Division agreement, and had $340 million of estimated losses for remaining alleged and
potential claims reflected on its consolidated balance sheets related to the 2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events. As of the
same date, the Company had assets for expected recoveries through Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
electric rates of $64 million on its consolidated balance sheets and had exhausted expected insurance recoveries related to
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the 2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events. Each reporting period, management reviews the Company’s loss estimates for
remaining alleged and potential claims related to wildfire events. The process for estimating losses associated with alleged
and potential wildfire related claims requires management to exercise significant judgment based on a number of
assumptions and subjective factors, including, but not limited to: estimates of known and expected claims by third parties
based on currently available information, opinions of counsel regarding litigation risk, the status of and developments in
the course of litigation, and prior experience litigating and settling wildfire litigation claims. As additional information
becomes available, management's estimates and assumptions regarding the causes and financial impact of wildfire events
may change. For the year ended December 31, 2024 management recorded charges for wildfire claims of $490 million and
expected revenue from FERC customers of $27 million. The resulting pre-tax charge to earnings was $463 million
($333 million after-tax).
The principal considerations for our determination that performing procedures relating to the wildfire-related claims from
the 2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events is a critical audit matter are (i) the significant judgment by management when
determining whether the outcome of future events is probable of occurring and whether the amount of the loss can be
reasonably estimated as well as in estimating losses associated with alleged and potential claims related to wildfire events
and (ii) a high degree of auditor judgment, subjectivity, and effort in performing procedures and evaluating management's
significant assumptions related to estimates of known and expected claims by third parties based on currently available
information, opinions of counsel regarding litigation risk, and prior experience litigating and settling wildfire litigation
claims.
Addressing the matter involved performing procedures and evaluating audit evidence in connection with forming our
overall opinion on the consolidated financial statements. These procedures included testing the effectiveness of controls
relating to management's assessment of loss contingencies associated with alleged and potential claims related to wildfire
events. These procedures also included, among others (i) obtaining and evaluating the letters of audit inquiry with internal
and external legal counsel; (ii) assessing the reasonableness of management's assessment regarding whether the outcome of
future events is probable of occurring and whether the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated; (iii) evaluating the
appropriateness of the methods used by management in estimating losses associated with alleged and potential claims
related to wildfire events; (iv) evaluating the reasonableness of the significant assumptions related to estimates of known
and expected claims by third parties based on currently available information, opinions of counsel regarding litigation risk,
and prior experience litigating and settling wildfire litigation claims; and (v) testing, on a sample basis, damage claim
settlements. Evaluating management’s assumptions involved evaluating whether the assumptions used by management
were reasonable considering (i) current damage claim settlements; (ii) past wildfire litigation history; and (iii) third-party
source data.
Accounting for the Effects of Rate Regulation
As described in Notes 1 and 11 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company's accounting policies conform to
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, including the accounting principles for rate-
regulated enterprises, which reflect the ratemaking policies of the California Public Utility Commission (CPUC) and the
FERC. Management applies authoritative guidance for rate-regulated enterprises to the portion of the Company’s
operations in which regulators set rates at levels intended to recover the estimated costs of providing service, plus a return
on net investments in assets, or rate base. Regulators may also impose certain penalties or grant certain incentives. Due to
timing and other differences in the collection of electric utility revenue, these accounting principles require an incurred cost
that would otherwise be charged to expense by a non-regulated entity to be capitalized as a regulatory asset if it is probable
that the cost is recoverable through future rates; and conversely the accounting principles require recording of a regulatory
liability for amounts collected in rates to recover costs expected to be incurred in the future or amounts collected in excess
of costs incurred and refundable to customers. As disclosed by management, management assesses at the end of each
reporting period whether regulatory assets are probable of future recovery by considering factors such as the current
regulatory environment, the issuance of rate orders on recovery of the specific or a similar incurred cost to the Company or
other rate-regulated entities, and other factors that would indicate that the regulator will treat an incurred cost as allowable
for ratemaking purposes. As of December 31, 2024, $11.6 billion was recorded in regulatory assets and $11.5 billion was
recorded in regulatory liabilities.
The principal considerations for our determination that performing procedures relating to the Company's accounting for the
effects of rate regulation is a critical audit matter are a high degree of auditor effort in performing procedures and
evaluating audit evidence related to (i) accounting for the effect of rate regulation on regulatory assets and liabilities and
(ii) management’s assessment of the recoverability and settlement of existing and new regulatory assets and liabilities.
Addressing the matter involved performing procedures and evaluating audit evidence in connection with forming our
overall opinion on the consolidated financial statements. These procedures included testing the effectiveness of controls
relating to the Company's regulatory accounting process, including controls over management’s assessment of the
recoverability and settlement of existing and new regulatory assets and liabilities. These procedures also included, among
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others (i) obtaining and evaluating the Company's correspondence with regulators; (ii) evaluating management's assessment
regarding the probability of recovery of regulatory assets and settlement of regulatory liabilities at the balance sheet date;
(iii) evaluating the appropriateness of the accounting for the effects of the rate regulation; (iv) evaluating the sufficiency of
the disclosure; and (v) testing, on a sample basis, the calculation of regulatory assets and regulatory liabilities based on
provisions outlined in the rate orders.
/s/PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Los Angeles, California
February 27, 2025
We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2002.
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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Consolidated Statements of Income
Edison International
Operating revenue
$
17,599 $
16,338 $
17,220
Purchased power and fuel
5,209
5,486
6,375
Operation and maintenance
5,172
4,138
4,724
Wildfire-related claims, net of insurance recoveries
652
667
1,313
Wildfire Insurance Fund expense
146
213
214
Depreciation and amortization
2,866
2,635
2,561
Property and other taxes
624
571
501
Impairment, net of other operating income
—
1
49
Total operating expenses
14,669
13,711
15,737
Operating income
2,930
2,627
1,483
Interest expense
(1,869)
(1,612)
(1,169)
Other income, net
502
500
348
Income before income taxes
1,563
1,515
662
Income tax expense (benefit)
17
108
(162)
Net income
1,546
1,407
824
Less: Preference stock dividend requirements of SCE
175
123
107
Preferred stock dividend requirements of Edison International
87
87
105
Net income available to Edison International common shareholders
1,284
1,197
612
Basic earnings per share:
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding
386
383
381
Basic earnings per common share available to Edison International
common shareholders
$
3.33 $
3.12 $
1.61
Diluted earnings per share:
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding, including
effect of dilutive securities
388
385
383
Diluted earnings per common share available to Edison
International common shareholders
$
3.31 $
3.11 $
1.60
Years ended December 31,
(in millions, except per-share amounts)
2024
2023
2022
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
Edison International
Net income
$
1,546 $
1,407 $
824
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Pension and postretirement benefits other than pensions
9
(1)
43
Foreign currency translation adjustments
—
3
—
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
9
2
43
Comprehensive income
1,555
1,409
867
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests
175
123
107
Comprehensive income attributable to Edison International
$
1,380 $
1,286 $
760
Years ended December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
2022
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Balance Sheets
Edison International
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
$
193 $
345
Receivables, less allowances of $352 and $360 for uncollectible accounts at respective
dates
2,169
2,016
Accrued unbilled revenue
848
742
Inventory
538
527
Prepaid expenses
103
112
Regulatory assets
2,748
2,524
Wildfire Insurance Fund contributions
138
204
Other current assets
418
341
Total current assets
7,155
6,811
Nuclear decommissioning trusts
4,286
4,173
Other investments
57
54
Total investments
4,343
4,227
Utility property, plant and equipment, less accumulated depreciation and amortization of
$14,207 and $12,910 at respective dates
59,047
55,877
Nonutility property, plant and equipment, less accumulated depreciation of $124 and
$114 at respective dates
207
207
Total property, plant and equipment
59,254
56,084
Receivables, less allowances of $43 and $4 for uncollectible accounts at respective dates
62
4
Regulatory assets (include $1,512 and $1,558 related to a Variable Interest Entity "VIE"
at respective dates)
8,886
8,897
Wildfire Insurance Fund contributions
1,878
1,951
Operating lease right-of-use assets
1,180
1,221
Long-term insurance receivables
418
501
Other long-term assets
2,403
2,062
Total other assets
14,827
14,636
Total assets
$
85,579 $
81,758
December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Balance Sheets
Edison International
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Short-term debt
$
998 $
1,077
Current portion of long-term debt
2,049
2,697
Accounts payable
2,000
1,983
Wildfire-related claims
60
30
Accrued interest
422
390
Regulatory liabilities
1,347
763
Current portion of operating lease liabilities
124
120
Other current liabilities
1,439
1,538
Total current liabilities
8,439
8,598
Long-term debt (include $1,468 and $1,515 related to a VIE at respective dates)
33,534
30,316
Deferred income taxes and credits
7,180
6,672
Pensions and benefits
384
415
Asset retirement obligations
2,580
2,666
Regulatory liabilities
10,159
9,420
Operating lease liabilities
1,056
1,101
Wildfire-related claims
941
1,368
Other deferred credits and other long-term liabilities
3,566
3,258
Total deferred credits and other liabilities
25,866
24,900
Total liabilities
67,839
63,814
Commitments and contingencies (Note 12)
Preferred stock (50,000,000 shares authorized; 1,159,317 shares of Series A and 503,454
and 532,454 shares of Series B issued and outstanding at respective dates)
1,645
1,673
Common stock, no par value (800,000,000 shares authorized; 384,784,719 and
383,924,912 shares issued and outstanding at respective dates)
6,353
6,338
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
—
(9)
Retained earnings
7,567
7,499
Total Edison International's shareholders' equity
15,565
15,501
Noncontrolling interests – preference stock of SCE
2,175
2,443
Total equity
17,740
17,944
Total liabilities and equity
$
85,579 $
81,758
December 31,
(in millions, except share amounts)
2024
2023
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Edison International
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income
$
1,546 $
1,407 $
824
Adjustments to reconcile to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
2,939
2,721
2,633
Allowance for equity during construction
(187)
(157)
(137)
Impairment, net of other operating income
—
1
49
Deferred income taxes
9
108
(177)
Wildfire Insurance Fund amortization expense
146
213
214
Other
81
57
80
Nuclear decommissioning trusts
(174)
(180)
(123)
Contributions to Wildfire Insurance Fund
(95)
(95)
(95)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables
(278)
(349)
(252)
Inventory
(14)
(63)
(58)
Accounts payable
53
(408)
367
Tax receivables and payables
(43)
9
18
Other current assets and liabilities
(42)
185
207
Derivative assets and liabilities, net
28
(174)
115
Regulatory assets and liabilities, net
1,219
576
(51)
Wildfire-related insurance receivable
83
(36)
(390)
Wildfire-related claims
(397)
(410)
(56)
Other noncurrent assets and liabilities
140
(4)
48
Net cash provided by operating activities
5,014
3,401
3,216
Cash flows from financing activities:
Long-term debt issued, net of discount and issuance costs of $44, $54, and $62
for the respective years
5,256
5,121
5,971
Long-term debt repaid
(2,701)
(2,498)
(1,085)
Short-term debt issued
—
1,076
1,000
Short-term debt repaid
(401)
(2,407)
(1,543)
Common stock repurchased
(200)
—
—
Preferred and preference stock issued, net of issuance cost
345
542
—
Preferred and preference stock repurchased and redeemed
(656)
(289)
—
Commercial paper borrowing (repayments), net
308
1,102
(317)
Dividends and distribution to noncontrolling interests
(168)
(117)
(110)
Common stock dividends paid
(1,198)
(1,112)
(1,050)
Preferred stock dividends paid
(88)
(108)
(99)
Other
177
137
114
Net cash provided by financing activities
674
1,447
2,881
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures
(5,707)
(5,448)
(5,778)
Proceeds from sale of nuclear decommissioning trust investments
5,019
4,597
4,177
Purchases of nuclear decommissioning trust investments
(4,898)
(4,417)
(4,054)
Other
50
35
81
Net cash used in investing activities
(5,536)
(5,233)
(5,574)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
152
(385)
523
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of year
532
917
394
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of year
$
684 $
532 $
917
Years ended December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
2022
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
Edison International
Equity Attributable to Edison International Shareholders
Noncontrolling
Interests
(in millions, except per share
amounts)
Preferred
Stock
Common
Stock
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Retained
Earnings
Subtotal
Preference
Stock
Total
Equity
Balance at December 31, 2021
$
1,977 $
6,071 $
(54) $ 7,894 $ 15,888 $
1,901 $ 17,789
Net income
—
—
—
717
717
107
824
Other comprehensive income
—
—
43
—
43
—
43
Common stock issued
—
87
—
—
87
—
87
Common stock dividends declared
($2.8375 per share)
—
—
—
(1,083)
(1,083)
—
(1,083)
Preferred stock dividend accrued
($53.75 per share for Series A and
$42.08333 per share for Series B)
—
—
—
(74)
(74)
—
(74)
Dividends to noncontrolling interests
($65.1098 - $143.75 per share for
preference stock)
—
—
—
—
—
(107)
(107)
Noncash stock-based compensation
—
42
—
—
42
—
42
Other
1
—
—
—
1
—
1
Balance at December 31, 2022
1,978
6,200
(11)
7,454
15,621
1,901
17,522
Net income
—
—
—
1,284
1,284
123
1,407
Other comprehensive income
—
—
2
—
2
—
2
Common stock issued
—
92
—
—
92
—
92
Common stock dividends declared
($2.9925 per share)
—
—
—
(1,147)
(1,147)
—
(1,147)
Preferred stock dividend declared
($53.75 per share for Series A and
$50.00 per share for Series B)
—
—
—
(108)
(108)
—
(108)
Dividends to noncontrolling interests
($96.823 - $143.75 per share for
preference stock)
—
—
—
—
—
(123)
(123)
Noncash stock-based compensation
—
46
—
—
46
—
46
Preference stock issued, net of
issuance cost
—
—
—
—
—
542
542
Preferred stock repurchased
(305)
—
—
16
(289)
—
(289)
Balance at December 31, 2023
1,673
6,338
(9)
7,499
15,501
2,443
17,944
Net income
—
—
—
1,371
1,371
175
1,546
Other comprehensive income
—
—
9
—
9
—
9
Common stock issued
—
158
—
—
158
—
158
Common stock repurchased
—
(200)
—
—
(200)
—
(200)
Common stock dividends declared
($3.1675 per share)
—
—
—
(1,221)
(1,221)
—
(1,221)
Preferred stock dividend declared
($53.75 per share for Series A and
$50.00 per share for Series B)
—
—
—
(88)
(88)
—
(88)
Dividends to noncontrolling interests
($24.418 - $199.479 per share for
preference stock)
—
—
—
6
6
(160)
(154)
Noncash stock-based compensation
—
57
—
—
57
—
57
Preference stock issued, net of
issuance cost
—
—
—
—
—
345
345
Preference stock redeemed
—
—
—
—
—
(628)
(628)
Preferred stock repurchased
(28)
—
—
—
(28)
—
(28)
Balance at December 31, 2024
$
1,645 $
6,353 $
— $ 7,567 $ 15,565 $
2,175 $ 17,740
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Income
Southern California Edison Company
Operating revenue
$
17,547 $
16,275 $
17,172
Purchased power and fuel
5,209
5,486
6,375
Operation and maintenance
5,064
4,071
4,659
Wildfire-related claims, net of insurance recoveries
647
665
1,305
Wildfire Insurance Fund expense
146
213
214
Depreciation and amortization
2,865
2,633
2,559
Property and other taxes
620
566
497
Impairment, net of other operating income
—
1
50
Total operating expenses
14,551
13,635
15,659
Operating income
2,996
2,640
1,513
Interest expense
(1,575)
(1,356)
(1,005)
Other income, net
493
497
337
Income before income taxes
1,914
1,781
845
Income tax expense (benefit)
120
184
(109)
Net income
1,794
1,597
954
Less: Preference stock dividend requirements
175
123
107
Net income available for common stock
$
1,619 $
1,474 $
847
Years ended December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
2022
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
Southern California Edison Company
Net income
$
1,794 $
1,597 $
954
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Pension and postretirement benefits other than pensions
3
(4)
24
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
3
(4)
24
Comprehensive income
$
1,797 $
1,593 $
978
Years ended December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
2022
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Balance Sheets
Southern California Edison Company
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
$
78 $
214
Receivables, less allowances of $347 and $360 for uncollectible accounts at respective
dates
2,160
1,981
Accrued unbilled revenue
845
741
Inventory
538
527
Prepaid expenses
102
111
Regulatory assets
2,748
2,524
Wildfire Insurance Fund contributions
138
204
Other current assets
415
331
Total current assets
7,024
6,633
Nuclear decommissioning trusts
4,286
4,173
Other investments
38
38
Total investments
4,324
4,211
Utility property, plant and equipment, less accumulated depreciation and amortization of
$14,207 and $12,910 at respective dates
59,047
55,877
Nonutility property, plant and equipment, less accumulated depreciation of $108 and
$100 at respective dates
199
201
Total property, plant and equipment
59,246
56,078
Receivables, less allowances of $43 and $4 for uncollectible accounts at respective dates
62
4
Regulatory assets (include $1,512 and $1,558 related to a VIE at respective dates)
8,886
8,897
Wildfire Insurance Fund contributions
1,878
1,951
Operating lease right-of-use assets
1,174
1,214
Long-term insurance receivables
131
157
Long-term insurance receivables due from affiliate
303
355
Other long-term assets
2,317
1,983
Total other assets
14,751
14,561
Total assets
$
85,345 $
81,483
December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Balance Sheets
Southern California Edison Company
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Short-term debt
$
553 $
831
Current portion of long-term debt
1,249
2,197
Accounts payable
2,078
1,966
Wildfire-related claims
60
30
Accrued interest
385
355
Regulatory liabilities
1,347
763
Current portion of operating lease liabilities
123
118
Other current liabilities
1,495
1,535
Total current liabilities
7,290
7,795
Long-term debt (include $1,468 and $1,515 related to a VIE at respective dates)
29,266
26,297
Deferred income taxes and credits
8,697
8,126
Pensions and benefits
92
105
Asset retirement obligations
2,580
2,666
Regulatory liabilities
10,159
9,420
Operating lease liabilities
1,051
1,096
Wildfire-related claims
941
1,368
Other deferred credits and other long-term liabilities
3,518
3,206
Total deferred credits and other liabilities
27,038
25,987
Total liabilities
63,594
60,079
Commitments and contingencies (Note 12)
Preference stock
2,220
2,495
Common stock, no par value (560,000,000 shares authorized; 434,888,104 shares issued
and outstanding at respective dates)
2,168
2,168
Additional paid-in capital
8,950
8,446
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(9)
(12)
Retained earnings
8,422
8,307
Total equity
21,751
21,404
Total liabilities and equity
$
85,345 $
81,483
December 31,
(in millions, except share amounts)
2024
2023
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Southern California Edison Company
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income
$
1,794 $
1,597 $
954
Adjustments to reconcile to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
2,929
2,710
2,626
Allowance for equity during construction
(187)
(157)
(137)
Impairment, net of other operating income
—
1
50
Deferred income taxes
69
179
(111)
Wildfire Insurance Fund amortization expense
146
213
214
Other
56
33
59
Nuclear decommissioning trusts
(174)
(180)
(123)
Contributions to Wildfire Insurance Fund
(95)
(95)
(95)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables
(298)
(336)
(245)
Inventory
(14)
(63)
(58)
Accounts payable
148
(413)
366
Tax receivables and payables
(44)
4
(1)
Other current assets and liabilities
(41)
220
150
Derivative assets and liabilities, net
28
(174)
115
Regulatory assets and liabilities, net
1,219
576
(51)
Wildfire-related insurance receivable
78
(39)
(398)
Wildfire-related claims
(397)
(410)
(56)
Other noncurrent assets and liabilities
166
15
60
Net cash provided by operating activities
5,383
3,681
3,319
Cash flows from financing activities:
Long-term debt issued, net of discount and issuance costs of $36, $37 and $51
for the respective years
4,214
3,588
5,032
Long-term debt repaid
(2,201)
(2,098)
(385)
Short-term debt borrowed
—
706
—
Short-term debt repaid
(386)
(1,051)
(1,543)
Capital contributions from Edison International Parent
500
—
1,400
Preference stock issued, net of issuance cost
345
542
—
Preference stock redeemed
(628)
—
—
Commercial paper borrowing (repayments), net
94
963
(406)
Common stock dividends paid
(1,440)
(1,400)
(1,300)
Preference stock dividends paid
(168)
(117)
(110)
Other
(16)
49
36
Net cash provided by financing activities
314
1,182
2,724
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures
(5,703)
(5,446)
(5,776)
Proceeds from sale of nuclear decommissioning trust investments
5,019
4,597
4,177
Purchases of nuclear decommissioning trust investments
(4,898)
(4,417)
(4,054)
Other
52
35
96
Net cash used in investing activities
(5,530)
(5,231)
(5,557)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
167
(368)
486
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of year
398
766
280
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of year
$
565 $
398 $
766
Years ended December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
2022
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
Southern California Edison Company
(in millions, except per share amounts)
Preference
Stock
Common
Stock
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Retained
Earnings
Total
Equity
Balance at December 31, 2021
$
1,945 $
2,168 $
7,033 $
(32) $
8,721 $ 19,835
Net income
—
—
—
—
954
954
Other comprehensive income
—
—
—
24
—
24
Capital contribution from Edison
International Parent
—
—
1,400
—
—
1,400
Dividends declared on common stock
($3.0468 per share)
—
—
—
—
(1,325)
(1,325)
Dividends declared on preference stock
($65.1098 - $143.75 per share)
—
—
—
—
(107)
(107)
Stock-based compensation
—
—
(14)
—
—
(14)
Noncash stock-based compensation
—
—
22
—
—
22
Balance at December 31, 2022
$
1,945 $
2,168 $
8,441 $
(8) $
8,243 $ 20,789
Net income
—
—
—
—
1,597
1,597
Other comprehensive income
—
—
—
(4)
—
(4)
Dividends declared on common stock
($3.2422 per share)
—
—
—
—
(1,410)
(1,410)
Dividends declared on preference stock
($96.823 - $143.75 per share)
—
—
—
—
(123)
(123)
Stock-based compensation
—
—
(13)
—
—
(13)
Noncash stock-based compensation
—
—
26
—
—
26
Preference stock issued
550
—
(8)
—
—
542
Balance at December 31, 2023
$
2,495 $
2,168 $
8,446 $
(12) $
8,307 $ 21,404
Net income
—
—
—
—
1,794
1,794
Other comprehensive income
—
—
—
3
—
3
Capital contribution from Edison
International Parent
—
—
500
—
—
500
Dividends declared on common stock
($3.4722 per share)
—
—
—
—
(1,510)
(1,510)
Dividends declared on preference stock
($24.418 - $199.479 per share)
—
—
—
—
(154)
(154)
Stock-based compensation
—
—
(35)
—
—
(35)
Noncash stock-based compensation
—
—
32
—
—
32
Preference stock issued
350
—
(5)
—
—
345
Preference stock redeemed
(625)
—
12
—
(15)
(628)
Balance at December 31, 2024
$
2,220 $
2,168 $
8,950 $
(9) $
8,422 $ 21,751
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Organization and Basis of Presentation
Edison International is the ultimate parent holding company of SCE and Edison Energy, LLC, doing business as Trio. SCE
is an investor-owned public utility primarily engaged in the business of supplying and delivering electricity to an
approximately 50,000 square mile area across Southern, Central, and Coastal California. Trio is a global energy advisory
firm providing integrated sustainability and energy solutions to commercial, industrial, and institutional customers. Trio's
business activities are currently not material to report as a separate business segment, and SCE is the single reportable
segment. See "Segment Information" below for further discussion.
These combined notes to the consolidated financial statements apply to both Edison International and SCE unless otherwise
described. Edison International's consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Edison International, SCE, and
other controlled subsidiaries. References to Edison International refer to the consolidated group of Edison International and
its subsidiaries. References to "Edison International Parent and Other" refer to Edison International Parent and its
competitive subsidiaries and "Edison International Parent" refer to Edison International on a stand-alone basis, not
consolidated with its subsidiaries. SCE's consolidated financial statements include the accounts of SCE, its controlled
subsidiaries and a variable interest entity, SCE Recovery Funding LLC., of which SCE is the primary beneficiary. All
intercompany transactions have been eliminated from the consolidated financial statements.
Edison International's and SCE's accounting policies conform to GAAP, including the accounting principles for rate-
regulated enterprises, which reflect the ratemaking policies of the CPUC and the FERC. SCE applies authoritative guidance
for rate-regulated enterprises to the portion of its operations in which regulators set rates at levels intended to recover the
estimated costs of providing service, plus a return on net investments in assets, or rate base. Regulators may also impose
certain penalties or grant certain incentives. Due to timing and other differences in the collection of electric utility revenue,
these accounting principles require an incurred cost that would otherwise be charged to expense by a non-regulated entity
to be capitalized as a regulatory asset if it is probable that the cost is recoverable through future rates; and conversely the
accounting principles require recording of a regulatory liability for amounts collected in rates to recover costs expected to
be incurred in the future or amounts collected in excess of costs incurred and refundable to customers. In addition, SCE
recognizes revenue and regulatory assets from alternative revenue programs, which enables the utility to adjust future rates
in response to past activities or completed events, if certain criteria are met. SCE assesses at the end of each reporting
period whether regulatory assets are probable of future recovery. See Note 11 for the composition of regulatory assets and
liabilities.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions
that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the
financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reported period. Actual results could
differ from those estimates. Certain prior period amounts have been conformed to the current period's presentation,
including the separate presentation of accrued interest on Edison International's and SCE's consolidated balance sheets.
Segment Information
The President and Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") of Edison International, as the chief operating decision maker
("CODM"), assesses Edison International’s performance and allocates resources based on its net income. This measure is
reported as "Net income attributable to Edison International common shareholders" on Edison International's consolidated
statements of income. The President and CEO of SCE, as its CODM, evaluates SCE's performance and allocates resources
based on "Net income available for common stock" reported on SCE's consolidated statements of income. These net
income measures are used by the Edison International and SCE CODMs to compare earnings from period to period and
facilitate their respective assessment of performance of Edison International and SCE. The CODMs also use core earnings
(loss) for financial planning and for additional analyses of performance. Core earnings (loss) is a non-GAAP financial
measure which is defined as earnings attributable to shareholders less non-core items. Non-core items include income or
loss from discontinued operations and income or loss from significant discrete items that management does not consider
representative of ongoing earnings. Edison International's and SCE's significant segment expenses agree to those disclosed
in the consolidated statements of income. The measures of Edison International's and SCE's segment assets are reported on
Edison International's and SCE's consolidated balance sheets, respectively, as total assets.
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Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
Cash equivalents consist of investments in money market funds. Generally, the carrying value of cash equivalents equals
the fair value, as these investments have original maturities of three months or less. The cash equivalents were as follows:
Edison International
SCE
December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Money market funds
$
101 $
199 $
— $
78
Cash is temporarily invested until required for check clearing. Checks issued, but not yet paid by the financial institution,
are reclassified from cash to accounts payable at the end of each reporting period.
The following table sets forth the cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash included in the consolidated statements of cash
flows:
December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
Edison International:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
193 $
345
Short-term restricted cash1
40
35
Long-term restricted cash2
451
152
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
$
684 $
532
SCE:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
78 $
214
Short-term restricted cash1
36
33
Long-term restricted cash2
451
151
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
$
565 $
398
1
Includes SCE Recovery Funding LLC's restricted cash for payments of senior secured recovery bonds and is reflected in "Other
current assets" on Edison International's and SCE's consolidated balance sheets.
2
The SCE amount represents cash collected for customer-funded wildfire self-insurance and is reflected in "Other long-term assets"
on Edison International's and SCE's consolidated balance sheets. See Note 12 for further information.
Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts
The allowance for uncollectible accounts is recorded based on SCE's estimate of expected credit losses and adjusted over
the life of the receivables as needed. Since the customer base of SCE is concentrated in Southern California which exposes
SCE to a homogeneous set of economic conditions, the allowance is measured on a collective basis on the historical
amounts written-off, assessment of customer collectibility and current economic trends, including unemployment rates and
any likelihood of recession for the region. The increase in the provision of uncollectible accounts and write-offs for the
year ended December 31, 2024, is driven primarily by consumer protection programs.
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The following table sets forth the changes in allowance for uncollectible accounts for SCE:
(in millions)
Customers
All others
Total
Balance at December 31, 2021
$
293 $
16 $
309
Current period provision for uncollectible accounts1
111
11
122
Write-offs, net of recoveries
(70)
(7)
(77)
Balance at December 31, 2022
$
334 $
20 $
354
Current period provision for uncollectible accounts1
109
6
115
Write-offs, net of recoveries
(96)
(9)
(105)
Balance at December 31, 2023²
$
347 $
17 $
364
Current period provision for uncollectible accounts1
278
12
290
Write-offs, net of recoveries
(253)
(11)
(264)
Balance at December 31, 2024²
$
372 $
18 $
390
1
This includes $222 million, $78 million, and $40 million of incremental costs for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and
2022, respectively, which were probable of recovery from customers and recorded as regulatory assets.
2
Approximately $43 million and $4 million of allowance for uncollectible accounts are included in "Other long-term assets" on
SCE's consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 respectively.
Inventory
SCE's inventory is primarily composed of materials, supplies and spare parts, and generally stated at weighted average cost
or net realizable value when appropriate.
Emission Allowances and Energy Credits
SCE is allocated GHG allowances annually which it is then required to sell into quarterly auctions. GHG proceeds from the
auctions are recorded as a regulatory liability to be refunded to customers. SCE purchases GHG allowances in quarterly
auctions or from counterparties to satisfy its GHG emission compliance obligations and recovers such costs of GHG
allowances from customers. GHG allowances held for use are classified as "Other current assets" on the consolidated
balance sheets and are stated, similar to an inventory method, at the lower of weighted average cost or market. SCE will
evaluate GHG allowances for impairment upon a triggering event that would indicate SCE might not recover the full cost
of an allowance. SCE had GHG allowances held for use of $66 million and $128 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023,
respectively. GHG emission obligations were $22 million and $117 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively,
and are classified as "Other current liabilities" on the consolidated balance sheets.
SCE is allocated low carbon fuel standard ("LCFS") credits which it sells to market participants. Proceeds from the sales,
net of selling fees and program administration expenses, are recorded in a balancing account to be refunded to eligible
customers. SCE's net proceeds from the sale of these LCFS credits were $243 million and $248 million at December 31,
2024 and 2023, respectively. LCFS credits are classified as "Regulatory liabilities" on the consolidated balance sheets.
Property, Plant and Equipment
SCE plant additions, including replacements and betterments, are capitalized. Direct material and labor and indirect costs
such as construction overhead, administrative and general costs, employee benefits, and property taxes are capitalized as
part of plant additions. The CPUC authorizes a capitalization rate for each of the indirect costs which are allocated to each
project based on either labor or total costs.
Estimated useful lives authorized by the CPUC in the 2021 GRC and weighted average useful lives of SCE's property,
plant and equipment, are as follows:
Estimated Useful Lives
Weighted Average
Useful Lives
Generation plant
10 years to 54 years
39 years
Distribution plant
20 years to 67 years
50 years
Transmission plant
30 years to 65 years
53 years
General plant and other
5 years to 60 years
19 years
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Depreciation of utility property, plant and equipment is computed on a straight-line, remaining-life basis. SCE's
depreciation expense was $2.8 billion, $2.5 billion and $2.5 billion for 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Depreciation
expense stated as a percentage of average original cost of depreciable utility plant was, on a composite basis, 4.3%, 4.1%
and 4.2% for 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The original costs of retired property are charged to accumulated
depreciation. See Note 2 for further information.
Nuclear fuel for Palo Verde is recorded as utility plant (nuclear fuel in the fabrication and installation phase is recorded as
construction in progress) in accordance with CPUC ratemaking procedures. Palo Verde nuclear fuel is amortized using the
units of production method.
Allowance for funds used during construction ("AFUDC") represents the estimated cost of debt and equity funds that
finance utility-plant construction and is capitalized during certain plant construction. AFUDC is recovered in rates through
depreciation expense over the useful life of the related asset. Equity AFUDC represents a method to compensate SCE for
the estimated cost of equity used to finance utility plant additions and is recorded as part of construction in progress.
The following table summarizes SCE's AFUDC related to debt and equity:
Years ended December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
2022
Debt AFUDC1
$
82 $
74 $
53
Equity AFUDC2
187
157
137
1
Reflected as a reduction of "Interest expense" on the consolidated statements of income.
2
Reflected in "Other income" on the consolidated statements of income.
Major Maintenance
Major maintenance costs for SCE's facilities and equipment are expensed as incurred.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
Impairments of long-lived assets are evaluated based on a review of estimated future cash flows expected to be generated
whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such investments or assets may not be
recoverable. If the carrying amount of a long-lived asset exceeds expected future cash flows, undiscounted and without
interest charges, an impairment loss is recognized in the amount of the excess of fair value over the carrying amount. Fair
value is determined via market, cost and income-based valuation techniques, as appropriate.
Accounting principles for rate-regulated enterprises also require recognition of an impairment loss if it becomes probable
that the regulated utility will abandon a plant investment, or if it becomes probable that the cost of a recently completed
plant will be disallowed, either directly or indirectly, for ratemaking purposes, and a reasonable estimate of the
disallowance amount can be made.
Upon approval of the TKM Settlement Agreement, SCE will record an impairment charge of approximately $10 million in
the first quarter of 2025. For further information on the TKM Settlement Agreement, see "Note 12. Commitments and
Contingencies—Contingencies—Southern California Wildfires and Mudslides."
Initial and annual contributions to the wildfire insurance fund established pursuant to California Assembly Bill 1054
(the "Wildfire Insurance Fund" and "AB 1054")
Edison International and SCE accounted for the contributions to the Wildfire Insurance Fund similarly to prepaid
insurance. No period of coverage was provided in AB 1054, therefore expense is being allocated to periods ratably based
on an estimated period of coverage. At December 31, 2024 and 2023, Edison International and SCE had a $1.9 billion and
a $2.0 billion long-term asset, respectively, as well as a $138 million and $204 million current asset, respectively, reflected
as "Wildfire Insurance Fund contributions" in their consolidated balance sheets for the initial $2.4 billion contribution
made during 2019 and the present value of annual contributions SCE committed to make to the Wildfire Insurance Fund,
reduced by amortization. At December 31, 2024 and 2023, long-term liabilities of $363 million and $450 million,
respectively, have been reflected in "Other deferred credits and other long-term liabilities" for the present value of unpaid
contributions. Contributions were discounted to the present value using US treasury interest rates at the date SCE
committed to participate in the Wildfire Insurance Fund.
Edison International and SCE reassesses the period of coverage of the fund at least annually in the first quarter each year,
and adjustments are applied on a prospective basis. At December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, the asset was amortized based
on an estimated period of coverage of 20 years, 15 years, and 15 years, respectively. All expenses related to the
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contributions are being reflected in "Wildfire Insurance Fund Expense" in the consolidated statements of income. Changes
in the estimated period of coverage provided by the Wildfire Insurance Fund could lead to material changes in future
expense recognition. In estimating the period of coverage, Edison International and SCE used Monte Carlo simulations
based on historical data from wildfires caused by electrical utility equipment to estimate expected losses, using ten years
(2014 – 2023) of available historical data in 2024, nine years (2014 – 2022) of available historical data in 2023, and eight
years (2014 – 2021) of available historical data in 2022. The details of the operation of the Wildfire Insurance Fund and
estimates related to claims by SCE, PG&E, and SDG&E against the fund have been applied to the expected loss
simulations to estimate the period of coverage of the fund. The most sensitive inputs to the estimated period of coverage
are the expected frequency of wildfire events caused by investor-owned utility electrical equipment and the estimated costs
associated with those forecasted events. These inputs are most affected by the historical data used in estimating expected
losses. There were fires in the service area of SCE, PG&E and SDG&E since the inception of the Wildfire Insurance Fund,
including fires for which the cause is unknown, which may in the future be determined to be covered by the Wildfire
Insurance Fund and have not been reflected or estimated in this analysis will be included in this analysis at that time.
As of the date of this filing, SCE is continuing to perform its annual assessment for 2025 to reassess its estimate of the life
of the Wildfire Insurance Fund. Edison International and SCE assess the Wildfire Insurance Fund contribution assets for
impairment each reporting period. An impairment will be recorded if the recorded asset exceeds SCE's ability to benefit
from the remaining coverage provided by the Wildfire Insurance Fund.
Nuclear Decommissioning and Asset Retirement Obligations
The fair value of a liability for an ARO is recorded in the period in which it is incurred, including a liability for the fair
value of a conditional ARO, if the fair value can be reasonably estimated even though uncertainty exists about the timing
and/or method of settlement. When an ARO liability is initially recorded, SCE capitalizes the cost by increasing the
carrying amount of the related long-lived asset. For each subsequent period, the liability is increased for accretion expense
and the capitalized cost is depreciated over the useful life of the related asset.
SCE has not recorded an ARO for assets that are expected to operate indefinitely or where SCE cannot estimate a
settlement date (or range of potential settlement dates). As such, ARO liabilities are not recorded for certain retirement
activities, including certain hydroelectric facilities.
The following table summarizes the changes in SCE's ARO liability:
December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
Beginning balance
$
2,666 $
2,754
Accretion1
137
144
Revisions
(2)
(3)
Liabilities settled
(221)
(229)
Ending balance
$
2,580 $
2,666
1
An ARO represents the present value of a future obligation. Accretion is an increase in the liability to account for the time value of
money resulting from discounting.
AROs related to decommissioning of SCE's nuclear power facilities are based on site-specific studies conducted as part of
each NDCTP conducted before the CPUC. ARO are revised when updated site-specific decommissioning cost estimates
are available.
The ARO for decommissioning SCE's San Onofre and Palo Verde nuclear power facilities was $2.1 billion as of
December 31, 2024. The liability to decommission SCE's nuclear power facilities is based on a 2024 decommissioning
study, filed as part of the 2024 NDCTP, for San Onofre Unit 1, 2, and 3 and a 2023 decommissioning study for Palo Verde.
Decommissioning of San Onofre Unit 1 began in 1999 and the transfer of spent nuclear fuel from Unit 1 to dry cask
storage in the Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation ("ISFSI") 1 was completed in 2005. Major decommissioning
work for Unit 1 has been completed except for certain underground work.
Decommissioning of San Onofre Units 2 and 3 began in June 2013 and the transfer of spent nuclear fuel from San Onofre
Units 2 and 3 to dry cask storage in the two ISFSIs was completed in August 2020. In August 2020, SCE commenced, and
is currently conducting major decommissioning activities in accordance with the terms of the Coastal Developmental
Permit for San Onofre Units 2 and 3.
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Due to regulatory recovery of SCE's nuclear decommissioning expense, prudently incurred costs for nuclear
decommissioning activities do not affect SCE's earnings. Through the ratemaking process, SCE has substantially collected
in rates, as a component of depreciation expense, all amounts for the future decommissioning of its nuclear assets and has
placed those amounts in independent trusts. Amounts collected in rates in excess of the ARO liability are classified as ARO
regulatory liabilities. See Note 11 for further information. Amortization of the ARO asset (included within the unamortized
nuclear investment) and accretion of the ARO liability are deferred as decreases to the ARO regulatory liability account,
resulting in no impact on earnings.
Changes in the estimated costs, timing of decommissioning or the assumptions underlying these estimates could cause
material revisions to the estimated total cost to decommission. SCE currently estimates that it will spend approximately
$7.6 billion through 2098 to decommission its nuclear facilities. This estimate is based on SCE's decommissioning cost
methodology used for ratemaking purposes, escalated at rates ranging from 2.1% to 7.5% (depending on the cost element)
annually. These costs are expected to be funded from independent decommissioning trusts. SCE estimates annual after-tax
earnings on the decommissioning funds of 3.6% to 5.7% dependent on asset class. If the estimated costs increase, the
assumed return on trust assets is not earned, or costs escalate at higher rates, SCE expects that additional funds needed for
decommissioning will be recoverable through future rates, subject to a reasonableness review. See Note 10 for further
information.
SCE's nuclear decommissioning costs are subject to CPUC review through the triennial regulatory proceedings. SCE's
nuclear decommissioning trust investments primarily consist of fixed income investments that are classified as available-
for-sale and equity investments. Due to regulatory mechanisms, investment earnings and realized gains and losses have no
impact on earnings. Unrealized gains and losses on decommissioning trust funds, including impairment, increase or
decrease the trust assets and the related regulatory asset or liability and have no impact on electric utility revenue or
decommissioning expense. SCE reviews each fixed income security for impairment on the last day of each month. If the
fair value on the last day of the month is less than the amortized cost for that security, SCE impairs the disclosed amortized
cost. If the fair value is greater or less than the carrying value for that security at the time of sale, SCE recognizes a related
realized gain or loss, respectively.
Deferred Financing Costs
Debt premium, discount, and issuance expenses incurred in connection with obtaining financing are deferred and amortized
over the life of each debt issue. These deferred amounts are recorded as an offset to long-term debt. See Note 5 for further
details. Under CPUC ratemaking procedures, SCE's debt reacquisition expenses are amortized over the remaining life of
the reacquired debt, or if refinanced, the life of the new debt. The unamortized losses on reacquired debt are reflected as
long-term "Regulatory assets" in the consolidated balance sheets. See Note 11 for further details.
Amortization of deferred financing costs charged to interest expense is as follows:
Edison International
SCE
Years ended December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
2022
2024
2023
2022
Amortization of deferred financing costs
charged to interest expense
$
41 $
39 $
37 $
34 $
32 $
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Revenue Recognition
Revenue is recognized by Edison International and SCE when a performance obligation to transfer control of the promised
goods is satisfied or when services are rendered to customers. This typically occurs when electricity is delivered to
customers, which includes amounts for services rendered but unbilled at the end of a reporting period.
SCE's Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Provision of Electricity
SCE principally generates revenue through supplying and delivering electricity to its customers. Rates charged to
customers are based on tariff rates, approved by the CPUC and FERC. Starting with SCE's 2021 GRC, revenue is
authorized through quadrennial GRC proceedings, which are intended to provide SCE a reasonable opportunity to recover
its costs and earn a return on its CPUC-jurisdictional rate base. The CPUC sets an annual revenue requirement for the base
year and the remaining three years are set by a methodology established in the GRC proceeding. As described above, SCE
also earns revenue, with no return, to recover costs for power procurement, certain wildfire related expenses and other
activities.
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Revenue is authorized by the FERC through a formula rate which is intended to provide SCE a reasonable opportunity to
recover transmission capital and operating costs that are prudently incurred, including a return on its FERC-jurisdictional
rate base. Under the operation of the formula rate, transmission revenue is updated to actual cost of service annually.
For SCE's electricity sales for both residential and non-residential customers, SCE satisfies the performance obligation of
delivering electricity over time as the customers simultaneously receive and consume the delivered electricity.
Energy sales are typically on a month-to-month implied contract for transmission, distribution and generation services.
Revenue is recognized over time as the energy is supplied and delivered to customers and the respective revenue is billed
and paid on a monthly basis.
CPUC and FERC rates decouple authorized revenue from the volume of electricity sales and the price of energy procured
so that SCE has the opportunity to receive revenue equal to amounts authorized by the relevant regulatory agencies. As a
result, the volume of electricity sold does not have a direct impact on SCE's financial results. See Note 7 for further
information on SCE's revenue.
Sales and Use Taxes
SCE bills certain sales and use taxes levied by state or local governments to its customers. Included in these sales and use
taxes are franchise fees, which SCE pays to various municipalities (based on contracts with these municipalities) in order to
operate within the limits of the municipality. SCE bills these franchise fees to its customers based on a CPUC-authorized
rate. These franchise fees, which are required to be paid regardless of SCE's ability to collect from the customer, are
accounted for on a gross basis. SCE's franchise fees billed to customers were $183 million, $168 million, and $172 million
for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively. When SCE acts as an agent for sales and use tax, the
taxes are accounted for on a net basis. Amounts billed to and collected from customers for these taxes are remitted to the
taxing authorities and are not recognized as electric utility revenue.
SCE's Alternative Revenue Programs
The CPUC and FERC have authorized additional, alternative revenue programs which adjust billings for the effects of
broad external factors or provide for additional billings if the utility achieves certain objectives. These alternative revenue
programs allow SCE to recover costs that SCE has been authorized to pass on to customers, including costs of certain
capital and operations and maintenance activities, costs to purchase electricity and natural gas, and to fund public purpose,
demand response, and customer energy efficiency programs, and earn a reasonable return. In general, revenue is recognized
for these alternative revenue programs at the time the costs are incurred, or at the time when specific events permitting
billing of the additional revenues have been completed. SCE begins recognizing revenues for these programs when a
program has been established by an order from either the CPUC or FERC that allows for automatic adjustment of future
rates, the amount of revenue for the period is objectively determinable and probable of recovery and the revenue will be
collected within 24 months following the end of the annual period.
Power Purchase Agreements
SCE enters into power purchase agreements ("PPAs") in the normal course of business. A power purchase agreement may
be considered a variable interest in a variable interest entity ("VIE"). If SCE is the primary beneficiary in the VIE, SCE is
required to consolidate the VIE. None of SCE's PPAs resulted in consolidation at December 31, 2024 and 2023. See Note 3
for further discussion of PPAs that are considered variable interests.
A PPA may also contain a lease for accounting purposes. See "Leases" below and Note 12 and Note 13 for further
discussion of SCE's PPAs. A PPA that does not contain a lease may be classified as a derivative which is recorded at fair
value on the consolidated balance sheets, unless the PPA is eligible for an election to designate as a normal purchase or
sale, which is accounted for on an accrual basis as an executory contract.
PPAs that do not meet the above classifications are accounted for on an accrual basis.
Derivative Instruments
SCE records derivative instruments on its consolidated balance sheets as either assets or liabilities measured at fair value
unless otherwise exempted from derivative treatment as normal purchases or sales. The normal purchases and sales
exception requires, among other things, physical delivery in quantities expected to be used or sold over a reasonable period
in the normal course of business.
Realized gains and losses from SCE's derivative instruments are expected to be recovered from or refunded to customers
through regulatory mechanisms and, therefore, SCE's fair value changes have no impact on purchased power expense or
earnings. SCE does not use hedge accounting for derivative transactions due to regulatory accounting treatment.
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Where SCE's derivative instruments are subject to a master netting agreement and certain criteria are met, SCE presents its
derivative assets and liabilities on a net basis on its consolidated balance sheets. In addition, derivative positions are offset
against margin and cash collateral deposits. The results of derivative activities are recorded as part of cash flows from
operating activities on the consolidated statements of cash flows. See Note 6 for further information on derivative
instruments.
Leases
A lease is defined as a contract, or part of a contract, that conveys the right to control the use of identified assets for a
period of time in exchange for consideration. An entity controls the use when it has a right to obtain substantially all of the
benefits from the use of the asset and has the right to direct the use. SCE determines if an arrangement is a lease at contract
inception. For all classes of underlying assets, except battery storage assets where each component is separately accounted
for, SCE accounts for lease and non-lease components as a single lease component. Lease liabilities are recognized based
on the present value of the lease payments over the lease term at the commencement date. SCE calculates and uses the rate
implicit in the lease if the information is readily available or if not available, SCE uses its incremental borrowing rate in
determining the present value of lease payments. Incremental borrowing rates are comprised of underlying risk-free rates
and secured credit spreads relative to first mortgage bonds with like tenors of lease term durations. Lease right-of-use
("ROU") assets are based on the liability, subject to adjustments, such as lease incentives. The ROU assets also include any
lease payments made at or before the commencement date. SCE excludes variable lease payments in measuring lease assets
and lease liabilities. SCE's lease terms include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that
such options will be exercised. SCE elected to exclude from the balance sheet short-term leases of one year or less.
SCE enters into power purchase agreements that may contain leases. This occurs when a power purchase agreement
designates a specific power plant, SCE obtains substantially all of the economic benefits from the use of the plant and has
the right to direct the use of the plant. SCE also enters into a number of agreements to lease property and equipment in the
normal course of business, primarily related to vehicles, office space and other equipment. See Note 13 for further
information on leases.
Edison International Parent and Other's leases primarily relate to Trio, which are immaterial to Edison International.
Stock-Based Compensation
Stock options, performance shares, deferred stock units, and restricted stock units have been granted under Edison
International's long-term incentive compensation programs. For equity awards that are settled in common stock, Edison
International either issues new common stock, or uses a third party to purchase shares from the market and deliver such
shares for the settlement of the awards. Stock options, performance shares, deferred stock units and restricted stock units
are settled in common stock. For awards that are otherwise settled entirely in common stock, Edison International
withholds or sells shares or substitutes cash awards to the extent necessary to satisfy applicable tax withholding obligations
or government levies.
Stock-based compensation expense is recognized, net of estimated forfeitures, on a straight-line basis over the requisite
service period based on estimated fair values. For equity awards paid in common stock, fair value is determined at the grant
date. For equity awards that have market conditions defined in the grants, expense is recognized based on grant date fair
value if the requisite service period is fulfilled. However, with respect to the portion of the performance shares payable in
common stock that are subject to financial performance conditions defined in the grants, the number of performance shares
expected to be earned is subject to revision and updated at each reporting period, with a related adjustment to compensation
expense.
For awards granted to retirement-eligible participants, stock compensation expense is recognized on a prorated basis over
the initial year. For awards granted to participants who become eligible for retirement during the requisite service period,
stock compensation expense is recognized over the period between the date of grant and the date the participant first
becomes eligible for retirement. Edison International and SCE estimate the number of awards that are expected to vest
rather than account for forfeitures when they occur. Share-based payments may create a permanent difference between the
amount of compensation expense recognized for book and tax purposes. The tax impact of this permanent difference is
recognized in earnings in the period it is created. See Note 9 for further information.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
The Edison International Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP"), effective beginning July 2021, allows eligible
employees to make purchases of Edison International's common stock. The maximum aggregate numbers of shares that
may be issued under the ESPP is 3,000,000 shares. Eligible employees may authorize payroll deductions of between 1%
and 10% of their eligible base compensation, to purchase shares of common stock at 97% of the market price on the last
day of each six months offering period. An eligible employee may purchase up to $25,000 worth of Edison International's
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common stock per calendar year under the ESPP. The ESPP is considered noncompensatory and stock issuances under the
ESPP are recorded directly in equity.
SCE Dividends
CPUC holding company rules require that SCE's dividend policy be established by the SCE Board of Directors on the same
basis as if SCE were a stand-alone utility company, and that the capital requirements of SCE, as deemed to be necessary to
meet SCE's electricity service obligations, shall receive first priority from the Boards of Directors of both Edison
International and SCE. In addition, the CPUC regulates SCE's capital structure which limits the dividends it may pay to its
shareholders.
The common equity component of SCE's CPUC authorized capital structure is 52% on a weighted average basis over the
January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025 compliance period ("Capital Structure Compliance Period"). The CPUC authorized
capital structure differs from the capital structure calculated based on GAAP due to certain exclusions allowed by CPUC,
including the impact of SCE's contributions to the Wildfire Insurance Fund under AB 1054.
In August 2023, the CPUC issued a decision on SCE's application to the CPUC for an extension of the waiver of
compliance with its equity ratio requirement that allows SCE to exclude from its equity ratio calculations (i) net charges
accrued in connection with the 2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events and (ii) debt issued for the purpose of paying claims,
and associated expenses, related to the 2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events up to an amount equal to the net charges
accrued in connection with the 2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events. Under the decision, effective as of the beginning of
the new cost of capital cycle on January 1, 2023, the CPUC also authorized SCE to exclude from its equity ratio
calculations debt that exceeds the net charges accrued in connection with the 2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events due to
the timing difference between the wildfire claims payment and the realization of the cash tax benefits. The temporary
exclusion will lapse on August 31, 2025, or when determinations regarding cost recovery for both TKM and the Woolsey
Fire are made, whichever comes earlier. In January 2025, the CPUC approved the TKM Settlement Agreement, under
which SCE is allowed to permanently exclude any after-tax charges to equity associated with the costs disallowed or
funded by shareholders in the TKM Settlement Agreement and the debt issued to finance those costs. If the CPUC has not
made a determination regarding cost recovery related to the Woolsey Fire by August 31, 2025, SCE will file another
application for a waiver of compliance with its equity ratio requirement. While the temporary exclusion is in place, SCE is
required to notify the CPUC if an adverse financial event reduces SCE's spot equity ratio by more than one percent from
the level most recently filed with the CPUC in the proceeding. The last spot equity ratio SCE filed with the CPUC in the
proceeding did not exclude the then $1.8 billion net charge and was 45.2% as of December 31, 2018 (at the time the
common equity component of SCE's CPUC authorized capital structure was required to remain at or above 48% on a
weighted average basis over the applicable 37-month period). SCE's spot equity ratio on December 31, 2018, would have
been 48.7% had the $1.8 billion net charge at December 31, 2018 been excluded, therefore SCE will notify the CPUC if its
spot ratio drops below 47.7% in any quarter.
SCE monitors its compliance with the CPUC's equity ratio requirement based on the weighted average of the common
equity component of SCE's CPUC authorized capital structure over the Capital Structure Compliance Period using its
actual capital structure from the beginning of the Capital Structure Compliance Period through the reporting date together
with forecasted performance and expected financing activities for the remainder of the Capital Structure Compliance
Period. SCE expects to be compliant with its CPUC authorized capital structure at the end of the Capital Structure
Compliance Period.
SCE's ability to declare and pay common dividends may be restricted under the terms of its outstanding series of preference
stock. For further information see Note 14.
As a California corporation, SCE's ability to pay dividends is also governed by the California General Corporation Law.
California law requires that for a dividend to be declared: (a) retained earnings must equal or exceed the proposed dividend,
or (b) immediately after the dividend is made, the value of the corporation's assets must exceed the value of its liabilities
plus amounts required to be paid, if any, in order to liquidate stock senior to the shares receiving the dividend.
Additionally, a California corporation may not declare a dividend if it is, or as a result of the dividend would be, likely to
be unable to meet its liabilities as they mature. Prior to declaring dividends, the SCE Board of Directors evaluates available
information, including when applicable, information pertaining to wildfire events, to ensure that the California law
requirements for the declarations are met. On February 27, 2025, SCE declared a dividend to Edison International of
$430 million.
The timing and amount of future dividends are also dependent on a number of other factors including SCE's requirements
to fund other obligations and capital expenditures, and its ability to access the capital markets and generate operating cash
flows and earnings. If SCE incurs significant costs related to catastrophic wildfires and is unable to recover such costs
through insurance, the Wildfire Insurance Fund (for fires after July 12, 2019), or from customers or is unable to access
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capital markets on reasonable terms, SCE may be limited in its ability to pay future dividends to Edison International and
its preference shareholders.
Edison International Dividend
Edison International's ability to declare and pay common dividends may be restricted under the terms of its outstanding
preferred stock. For further information see Note 14.
In December 2024, Edison International declared a 6.1% increase to the annual dividend rate from $3.12 per share to $3.31
per share. On February 27, 2025, Edison International declared a dividend of $0.8275 per share to be paid on April 30,
2025. Edison International intends to maintain its target payout ratio of 45% – 55% of SCE's core earnings.
Earnings Per Share
Edison International computes earnings per common share ("EPS") using the two-class method, which is an earnings
allocation formula that determines EPS for each class of common stock and participating security. Edison International's
participating securities are stock-based compensation awards, payable in common shares, which earn dividend equivalents
on an equal basis with common shares once the awards are vested. See Note 9 and Note 14 for further information.
EPS attributable to Edison International common shareholders was computed as follows:
Years ended December 31,
(in millions, except per-share amounts)
2024
2023
2022
Basic earnings per share:
Net income available to common shareholders
$
1,284 $
1,197 $
612
Weighted average common shares outstanding
386
383
381
Basic earnings per share
$
3.33 $
3.12 $
1.61
Diluted earnings per share:
Net income available to common shareholders
$
1,284 $
1,197 $
612
Income impact of assumed conversions
1
1
1
Net income available to common shareholders and assumed
conversions
$
1,285 $
1,198 $
613
Weighted average common shares outstanding
386
383
381
Incremental shares from assumed conversions
2
2
2
Adjusted weighted average shares – diluted
388
385
383
Diluted earnings per share
$
3.31 $
3.11 $
1.60
In addition to the participating securities discussed above, Edison International also may award stock options, which are
payable in common shares and are included in the diluted earnings per share calculation. Stock option awards to purchase
1,533,982, 3,771,766, and 5,839,549 of common stock for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022,
respectively, were outstanding, but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the effect
would have been antidilutive.
Income Taxes
Edison International and SCE estimate their income taxes for each jurisdiction in which they operate. This involves
estimating current period tax expense along with assessing temporary differences resulting from the differing treatment of
items (such as depreciation) for tax and accounting purposes. These differences result in deferred tax assets and liabilities,
which are included in the consolidated balance sheets.
Income tax expense includes the current tax liability from operations and the change in deferred income taxes during the
year. Interest income, interest expense, and penalties associated with income taxes are generally reflected in "Income tax
expense (benefit)" on the consolidated statements of income.
Investment tax credits are generally deferred and amortized to income tax expense over the lives of the related properties.
The scope of projects eligible for investment tax credits was expanded in 2023 to include standalone energy storage
projects. The Inflation Reduction Act provided an election that permits investment tax credits related to standalone energy
storage projects to be returned to utility customers over a period that is shorter than the life of the related property.
Edison International's eligible subsidiaries are included in Edison International's consolidated federal income tax and
combined state tax returns. Edison International has tax-allocation and payment agreements with certain of its subsidiaries.
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Pursuant to an income tax-allocation agreement approved by the CPUC, SCE's tax liability is computed as if it filed its
federal and state income tax returns on a separate return basis.
Severance Costs
Severance costs are recorded when it is probable that employees will be entitled to benefits under an existing plan and the
amount can be reasonably estimated. As a result of current and probable reductions in workforce, SCE recorded estimated
severance costs of $53 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. Severance costs are included in "Operation and
maintenance" on the consolidated statements of income. The severance costs are partially offset by $3 million expected
FERC recovery, which is recorded in "Operating Revenue" on the consolidated statements of income.
New Accounting Guidance
Accounting Guidance Adopted
In November 2023, the FASB issued an accounting standards update to enhance the disclosures related to public entities'
reportable segments. The new guidance requires an entity with only one reportable segment to include all the required
segment disclosures. Edison International and SCE each have one reportable segment, and have adopted this guidance for
the year ended December 31, 2024. See "Segment Information" above for further information.
Accounting Guidance Not Yet Adopted
In December 2023, the FASB issued an accounting standards update requiring public entities to provide more disclosures
primarily related to the income tax rate reconciliation and income taxes paid. The guidance also eliminates certain existing
disclosure requirements related to uncertain tax positions and unrecognized deferred tax liabilities. The guidance is
effective for annual periods after January 1, 2025 with early adoption permitted. The guidance is applied prospectively.
Edison International and SCE are currently evaluating the impact of the new guidance.
In November 2024, the FASB issued an accounting standards update requiring public entities to provide disaggregated
disclosure of income statement expenses. The guidance does not change the expense captions an entity presents on the face
of the income statement, rather, it requires disaggregation of certain expense captions into specified categories in
disclosures within the footnotes to the financial statements. The guidance is effective for annual disclosure for the year
ended December 31, 2027 and subsequent interim periods with early adoption permitted. The guidance is applied
prospectively. Edison International and SCE are currently evaluating the impact of the new guidance.
Note 2. Property, Plant and Equipment
SCE's utility property, plant and equipment included in the consolidated balance sheets is composed of the following:
December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
Distribution
$
37,093 $
34,573
Transmission
19,189
18,526
Generation
4,217
3,593
General plant and other
7,046
6,383
Accumulated depreciation
(14,207)
(12,910)
53,338
50,165
Construction work in progress
5,585
5,590
Nuclear fuel, at amortized cost
124
122
Total utility property, plant and equipment
$
59,047 $
55,877
Capitalized Software Costs
SCE capitalizes costs incurred during the application development stage of internal use software projects to property, plant
and equipment. SCE amortizes capitalized software costs ratably over their useful lives, primarily 5 and 7 year lives,
commencing upon operational use. Capitalized software costs, included in general plant and other above, was $2.5 billion
and $2.1 billion at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and accumulated amortization was $1.1 billion and
$0.9 billion, at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Amortization expense for capitalized software was
$416 million, $358 million, and $344 million in 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively. At December 31, 2024, amortization
expense is estimated to be $428 million, $371 million, $288 million, $186 million, and $72 million for 2025 through 2029,
respectively.
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Jointly Owned Utility Projects
SCE owns undivided interests in transmission and generating assets for which each participant provides its own financing.
SCE's proportionate share of these assets is reflected in the consolidated balance sheets and included in the above table.
SCE's proportionate share of expenses for each project is reflected in the consolidated statements of income.
The following is SCE's investment in each asset as of December 31, 2024:
(in millions)
Plant in
Service
Construction
Work in
Progress
Accumulated
Depreciation
Nuclear Fuel
(at amortized cost)
Total
Ownership
Interest
Transmission systems:
Eldorado
$
448 $
40 $
(71) $
— $
417
71 %
Pacific Intertie
356
8
(121)
—
243
50 %
Generating station:
Palo Verde (nuclear)
2,249
62
(1,694)
124
741
16 %
Total
$
3,053 $
110 $
(1,886) $
124 $
1,401
In addition to the jointly owned assets in the table above, SCE has ownership interests in jointly owned power poles with
other companies.
Note 3. Variable Interest Entities
A VIE is defined as a legal entity that meets any of the following conditions: (1) the total equity investment at risk is not
sufficient to fund the entity's activities without additional subordinated financial support, (2) the equity holders as a group,
lack any of the following characteristics: the power to direct activities that most significantly impact the entity's economic
performance, substantive voting rights, the obligation to absorb losses, or the right to receive the expected residual returns
of the entity. The primary beneficiary is identified as the variable interest holder that has both the power to direct the
activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the entity's economic performance, and the obligation to absorb losses
or the right to receive benefits from the entity that could potentially be significant to the VIE. The primary beneficiary is
required to consolidate the VIE. Commercial and operating activities are generally the factors that most significantly
impact the economic performance of such VIEs.
Variable Interest in VIEs that are Consolidated
SCE Recovery Funding LLC is a bankruptcy remote, wholly owned special purpose subsidiary of SCE, formed for the
purpose of issuing securitized bonds related to SCE's AB 1054 Excluded Capital Expenditures. This entity is a VIE because
its equity investment is insufficient to support its operations. The most significant activity of SCE Recovery Funding LLC
is to service the securitized bonds according to the decisions made by SCE. Therefore, SCE is determined to be the primary
beneficiary and consolidates SCE Recovery Funding LLC.
SCE Recovery Funding LLC issued a total of $1.6 billion of securitized bonds. The proceeds were used to acquire SCE's
right, title and interest in and to non-bypassable rates and other charges to be collected from certain existing and future
customers in SCE's service area ("Recovery Property"), associated with the AB 1054 Excluded Capital Expenditures, until
the bonds are paid in full, and all financing costs have been recovered. The securitized bonds are secured by the Recovery
Property and cash collections from the non-bypassable rates and other charges are the sole source of funds to satisfy the
debt obligation. The bondholders have no recourse to SCE. For further details, see Note 5.
The following table summarizes the impact of SCE Recovery Funding LLC on SCE's and Edison International's
consolidated balance sheets.
December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
Other current assets
$
49 $
53
Regulatory assets: non-current
1,512
1,558
Regulatory liabilities: current
30
34
Current portion of long-term debt1
49
47
Other current liabilities
6
6
Long-term debt1
1,468
1,515
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1
The bondholders have no recourse to SCE. The long-term debt balance is net of unamortized debt issuance costs.
Variable Interest in VIEs that are not Consolidated
Power Purchase Agreements
SCE has certain PPAs where the counterparty entities meet one or both of the VIE conditions discussed above and in which
SCE has variable interests, including: agreements through which SCE provides natural gas to fuel the plants, fixed price
contracts for renewable energy, and resource adequacy agreements that allow purchase of energy at fixed prices upon the
seller's election. Since payments for capacity are the primary source of income, the most significant economic activity for
these VIEs is typically the operation and maintenance of the power plants, which SCE does not perform. Therefore, SCE
has concluded that it is not the primary beneficiary of any of these VIEs because it does not control the commercial and
operating activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of these entities.
As of the balance sheet date, the carrying amount of assets and liabilities included in SCE's consolidated balance sheet that
relate to involvement with VIEs that are not consolidated, result from amounts due under the PPAs. Under these contracts,
SCE recovers the costs incurred through demonstration of compliance with its CPUC-approved long-term power
procurement plans. SCE has no residual interest in the entities and has not provided or guaranteed any debt or equity
support, liquidity arrangements, performance guarantees, or other commitments associated with these contracts other than
the purchase commitments described in Note 12. As a result, there is no significant potential exposure to loss to SCE from
its variable interest in these VIEs. The aggregate contracted capacity dedicated to SCE from these VIE projects was
5,200 MW and 3,343 MW at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and the amounts that SCE paid to these projects
were $778 million and $528 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. These amounts are
recoverable in customer rates, subject to a reasonableness review.
Note 4. Fair Value Measurements
Recurring Fair Value Measurements
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly
transaction between market participants at the measurement date (referred to as an "exit price"). Fair value of an asset or
liability considers assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions
about nonperformance risk. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, nonperformance risk was not material for Edison
International or SCE.
Assets and liabilities are categorized into a three-level fair value hierarchy based on valuation inputs used to determine fair
value.
Level 1 – The fair value of Edison International's and SCE's Level 1 assets and liabilities is determined using unadjusted
quoted prices in active markets that are available at the measurement date for identical assets and liabilities. This level
includes exchange-traded equity securities, U.S. treasury securities, mutual funds, and money market funds.
Level 2 – Edison International's and SCE's Level 2 assets and liabilities include fixed income securities, primarily
consisting of U.S. government and agency bonds, municipal bonds and corporate bonds, and over-the-counter commodity
derivatives. The fair value of fixed income securities is determined using a market approach by obtaining quoted prices for
similar assets and liabilities in active markets and inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially
the full term of the instrument.
The fair value of SCE's over-the-counter commodity derivative contracts is determined using an income approach. SCE
uses standard pricing models to determine the net present value of estimated future cash flows. Inputs to the pricing models
include forward published or posted clearing prices from an exchange (Intercontinental Exchange) for similar instruments
and discount rates. A primary price source that best represents trade activity for each market is used to develop observable
forward market prices in determining the fair value of these positions. Broker quotes, prices from exchanges or comparison
to executed trades are used to validate and corroborate the primary price source. These price quotations reflect mid-market
prices (average of bid and ask) and are obtained from sources believed to provide the most liquid market for the
commodity.
Level 3 – This level consists of CRRs, which are derivative contracts that trade infrequently with significant unobservable
inputs (CAISO CRR auction prices). SCE employs a market valuation approach of utilizing historical CRR prices as a
proxy for forward prices. Edison International Parent and Other does not have any Level 3 assets and liabilities.
Assumptions are made in order to value derivative contracts in which observable inputs are not available. In circumstances
where fair value cannot be verified with observable market transactions, it is possible that a different valuation model could
produce a materially different estimate of fair value. Modeling methodologies, inputs, and techniques are reviewed and
assessed as markets continue to develop and more pricing information becomes available and the fair value is adjusted
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when it is concluded that a change in inputs or techniques would result in a new valuation that better reflects the fair value
of those derivative contracts. See Note 6 for a discussion of derivative instruments.
SCE
The following table sets forth assets and liabilities of SCE that were accounted for at fair value by level within the fair
value hierarchy:
December 31, 2024
(in millions)
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Netting
and
Collateral1
Total
Assets at fair value
Derivative contracts
$
— $
1 $
212 $
(1) $
212
Other
—
22
—
—
22
Nuclear decommissioning trusts:
Stocks2
1,631
—
—
—
1,631
Fixed Income3
975
1,618
—
—
2,593
Short-term investments, primarily cash equivalents
128
39
—
—
167
Subtotal of nuclear decommissioning trusts4
2,734
1,657
—
—
4,391
Total assets
2,734
1,680
212
(1)
4,625
Liabilities at fair value
Derivative contracts
—
47
—
(47)
—
Total liabilities
—
47
—
(47)
—
Net assets
$
2,734 $
1,633 $
212 $
46 $
4,625
December 31, 2023
(in millions)
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Netting
and
Collateral1
Total
Assets at fair value
Derivative contracts
$
— $
3 $
91 $
(3) $
91
Money market funds and other
78
22
—
—
100
Nuclear decommissioning trusts:
Stocks2
1,658
—
—
—
1,658
Fixed Income3
923
1,421
—
—
2,344
Short-term investments, primarily cash equivalents
169
104
—
—
273
Subtotal of nuclear decommissioning trusts4
2,750
1,525
—
—
4,275
Total assets
2,828
1,550
91
(3)
4,466
Liabilities at fair value
Derivative contracts
—
77
—
(77)
—
Total liabilities
—
77
—
(77)
—
Net assets
$
2,828 $
1,473 $
91 $
74 $
4,466
1
Represents the netting of assets and liabilities under master netting agreements and cash collateral.
2
Approximately 75% of SCE's equity investments were in companies located in the United States at December 31, 2024 and 2023.
3
Includes corporate bonds, which were diversified by the inclusion of collateralized mortgage obligations and other asset backed
securities of $94 million and $106 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
4
Excludes net payables of $105 million and $102 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, which consist of interest and
dividend receivables as well as receivables and payables related to SCE's pending securities sales and purchases.
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SCE Fair Value of Level 3
The following table sets forth a summary of changes in SCE's fair value of Level 3 net derivative assets and liabilities:
Years ended December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
Fair value of net assets at beginning of period
$
91 $
63
Sales
(1)
(1)
Settlements
14
(40)
Total realized/unrealized gains, net of losses1
108
69
Fair value of net assets at end of period
$
212 $
91
1
Due to regulatory mechanisms, SCE's realized and unrealized gains and losses are recorded as regulatory assets and liabilities.
There were no material transfers into or out of Level 3 during 2024 and 2023.
The following table sets forth the significant unobservable inputs used to determine fair value for Level 3 CRR assets and
liabilities:
Fair Value
(in millions)
Significant
Unobservable
Input
Range
(per MWh)
Weighted
Average
(per MWh)
Assets
Liabilities
December 31, 2024
$
212 $
— CAISO CRR auction prices
$(4.64) - $50,048.16
$
27.20
December 31, 2023
91
— CAISO CRR auction prices
(6.44) - 16,574.36
2.74
Level 3 Fair Value Uncertainty
For CRRs, increases or decreases in CAISO auction prices would result in higher or lower fair value, respectively.
Nuclear Decommissioning Trusts
SCE's nuclear decommissioning trust investments include equity securities, U.S. treasury securities and other fixed income
securities. Equity and treasury securities are classified as Level 1 as fair value is determined by observable market prices in
active or highly liquid and transparent markets. The remaining fixed income securities are classified as Level 2. The fair
value of these financial instruments is based on evaluated prices that reflect significant observable market information such
as reported trades, actual trade information of similar securities, benchmark yields, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads,
bids, offers and relevant credit information. There are no securities classified as Level 3 in the nuclear decommissioning
trusts.
SCE's investment policies and CPUC requirements place limitations on the types and investment grade ratings of the
securities that may be held by the nuclear decommissioning trust funds. These policies restrict the trust from holding
alternative investments and limit the trust funds' exposures to investments in highly illiquid markets. With respect to equity
and fixed income securities, the trustee obtains prices from third-party pricing services which SCE is able to independently
corroborate as described below. The trustee monitors prices supplied by pricing services, including reviewing prices
against defined parameters' tolerances and performs research and resolves variances beyond the set parameters. SCE
corroborates the fair values of securities by comparison to other market-based price sources obtained by SCE's investment
managers. Differences outside established thresholds are followed-up with the trustee and resolved. For each reporting
period, SCE reviews the trustee determined fair value hierarchy and overrides the trustee level classification when
appropriate. See Note 10 for more information on nuclear decommissioning trusts.
Edison International Parent and Other
Edison International Parent and Other assets measured at fair value and classified as Level 1 consisted of money market
funds of $101 million and $121 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Assets measured at fair value and
classified as Level 2 were immaterial at December 31, 2024 and 2023. There were no securities classified as Level 3 for
Edison International Parent and Other at December 31, 2024 and 2023.
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Fair Value of Debt Recorded at Carrying Value
The carrying value and fair value of Edison International's and SCE's long-term debt (including current portion of long
term debt) are as follows:
December 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
(in millions)
Carrying
Value1
Fair
Value2
Carrying
Value1
Fair
Value2
Edison International
$
35,583 $
33,160 $
33,013 $
31,315
SCE
30,515
27,994
28,494
26,712
1
Carrying value is net of debt issuance costs.
2
The fair value of long-term debt is classified as Level 2.
Note 5. Debt and Credit Agreements
Long-Term Debt
The following table summarizes long-term debt (rates and terms are as of December 31, 2024) of Edison International and
SCE:
December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
Edison International Parent and Other:
Debentures and notes:
2025 – 2054 (4.125% to 8.125%)
$
5,100 $
4,550
Current portion of long-term debt
(800)
(500)
Unamortized debt discount/premium and issuance costs, net
(32)
(31)
Total Edison International Parent and Other
4,268
4,019
SCE:
First and refunding mortgage bonds:
2025 – 2053 (1.20% to 6.05%)
27,400
24,700
Pollution-control bonds:
2028 – 2035 (1.45% to 4.50%)
752
752
Debentures and notes:
2029 – 2053 (5.06% to 6.65%)
306
306
Senior secured recovery bonds1:
2028 – 2047 (0.86% to 5.11%)
1,532
1,579
Other long-term debt2
706
1,322
Current portion of long-term debt
(1,249)
(2,197)
Unamortized debt discount/premium and issuance costs, net
(181)
(165)
Total SCE
29,266
26,297
Total Edison International
$
33,534 $
30,316
1
The senior secured recovery bonds are payable only from and secured by the Recovery Property at SCE Recovery Funding LLC,
and do not constitute a debt or other legal obligation of, or interest in, SCE or any of its affiliates, except for SCE Recovery Funding
LLC. For further details, see Note 3.
2
Subsequent to December 31, 2024 and 2023, SCE issued first and refunding mortgage bonds which were used to partially pay down
its commercial paper balance. As a result, SCE included the paydown amount of $706 million and $722 million in other long-term
debt at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The 2023 amount also includes a $600 million term loan with an interest rate of
adjusted term secured overnight financing rate ("SOFR") plus 0.90% that matured in 2024.
Edison International and SCE long-term debt maturities over the next five years are as follows:
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(in millions)
Edison
International
SCE
2025
$
2,049 $
1,249
2026
1,900
1,900
2027
2,501
1,901
2028
2,942
1,792
2029
3,363
2,313
Debt Financing Subsequent to December 31, 2024
In January 2025, SCE issued $850 million of 5.45% first and refunding mortgage bonds due in 2035 and $650 million of
5.90% first and refunding mortgage bonds due in 2055. The proceeds were used to repay commercial paper borrowings and
for general corporate purposes.
Liens and Security Interests
Almost all of SCE's properties are subject to a trust indenture lien. SCE has pledged first and refunding mortgage bonds as
collateral for borrowed funds obtained from pollution-control bonds issued by government agencies. SCE has a debt
covenant that requires a debt to total capitalization ratio to be less than or equal to 0.65 to 1. At December 31, 2024, SCE's
debt to total capitalization ratio was 0.58 to 1 and was in compliance with all other financial covenants that affect access to
capital. Edison International Parent's credit facility requires a consolidated debt to total capitalization ratio as defined in the
applicable agreements of less than or equal to 0.70 to 1. At December 31, 2024, Edison International consolidated debt to
total capitalization ratio was 0.65 to 1.
Credit Agreements and Short-Term Debt
The following table summarizes the status of the credit facilities at December 31, 2024:
(in millions, except for rates)
Borrower
Termination
Date
SOFR plus (bps)
Commitment
Outstanding
borrowings
Outstanding
letters of
credit
Amount
available
Edison International Parent1, 3
May 2028
128 $
1,500 $
445 $
— $
1,055
SCE2, 3
May 2028
108
3,350
1,260
6
2,084
Total Edison International
$
4,850 $
1,705 $
6 $
3,139
1
At December 31, 2024 and 2023, Edison International Parent had $444 million and $246 million outstanding commercial paper, net
of discount of $1 million and zero, at a weighted-average interest rate of 4.86% and 5.82%, respectively.
2
At December 31, 2024 and 2023, SCE had $1,259 million and $1,554 million outstanding commercial paper, net of discount of
$1 million and $4 million, at a weighted-average interest rate of 4.95% and 5.82%, respectively. This includes $706 million and
$722 million, at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, outstanding commercial paper reclassified from "Short-term debt" to
"Long-term debt" on the consolidated balance sheets, due to subsequent debt refinancing.
3
The aggregate maximum principal amount under the Edison International Parent and SCE revolving credit facilities may be
increased up to $2.0 billion and $4.0 billion, respectively, provided that additional lender commitments are obtained. In May 2024,
Edison International Parent and SCE amended their credit facilities to extend the maturity date to May 2028, with additional one-
year extension options.
Uncommitted Letters of Credit
SCE has agreements with certain lenders for bilateral unsecured standby letters of credit ("SBLC") with a total capacity of
$625 million that is uncommitted and supported by reimbursement agreements. The SBLCs are not subject to any collateral
or security requirements. At December 31, 2024, SCE had $118 million in standby letters of credit outstanding under these
agreements, which expire between January and December 2025. The unused capacity under these agreements was
$507 million.
Note 6. Derivative Instruments
Derivative financial instruments are used to manage exposure to commodity price risk resulting from SCE's electricity and
natural gas procurement activities. The risks of fluctuating commodity prices are managed in part by entering into forward
commodity transactions, including options, swaps, and futures. To mitigate credit risk from counterparties in the event of
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nonperformance, master netting agreements are used whenever possible, and counterparties may be required to pledge
collateral depending on the creditworthiness of each counterparty and the risk associated with the transaction.
Certain power and gas contracts contain a provision that requires SCE to maintain an investment grade rating from the
major credit rating agencies, referred to as a credit-risk-related contingent feature. If SCE's credit rating were to fall below
investment grade, SCE may be required to post additional collateral to cover derivative liabilities and the related
outstanding payables. The fair value of these derivative contracts and any related collateral were immaterial as of
December 31, 2024 and 2023.
SCE presents its derivative assets and liabilities, recorded at fair value, on a net basis on its consolidated balance sheets
when subject to master netting agreements or similar agreements. Derivative positions are also offset against margin and
cash collateral deposits. See Note 4 for a discussion of fair value of derivative instruments.
The following table summarizes the gross and net fair values of SCE's commodity derivative instruments:
December 31, 2024
(in millions)
Derivative Assets
Short-Term1
Derivative Liabilities
Short-Term2
Commodity derivative contracts
Gross amounts recognized
$
213 $
47
Gross amounts offset in the consolidated balance sheets
(1)
(1)
Cash collateral posted
—
(46)
Net amounts presented in the consolidated balance sheets
$
212 $
—
December 31, 2023
(in millions)
Derivative Assets
Short-Term1
Derivative Liabilities
Short-Term2
Commodity derivative contracts
Gross amounts recognized
$
94 $
77
Gross amounts offset in the consolidated balance sheets
(3)
(3)
Cash collateral posted
—
(74)
Net amounts presented in the consolidated balance sheets
$
91 $
—
1
Included in "Other current assets" on SCE's consolidated balance sheets.
2
Included in "Other current liabilities" on SCE's consolidated balance sheets.
At December 31, 2024, SCE posted $74 million of cash collateral, of which $46 million was offset against derivative
liabilities and $28 million was reflected in "Other current assets" on the consolidated balance sheets.
Financial Statement Impact of Derivative Instruments
SCE recognizes realized gains and losses on derivative instruments as purchased power expense and unrealized gains and
losses as regulatory assets or liabilities. Both realized and unrealized gains and losses are expected to be recovered from
customers and therefore do not affect earnings. Cash flows from derivative activities, including cash collateral, are reported
in cash flows from operating activities in SCE's consolidated statements of cash flows.
The following table summarizes the gains/(losses) of SCE's economic hedging activity:
Years ended December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
2022
Realized
$
(409) $
(14) $
178
Unrealized
149
(322)
310
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Notional Volumes of Derivative Instruments
The following table summarizes the notional volumes of derivatives used for SCE's economic hedging activities:
Economic Hedges
Unit of
Measure
December 31,
Commodity
2024
2023
Electricity options, swaps and forwards
Gigawatt hours
3,295
3,494
Natural gas options, swaps and forwards
Billion cubic feet
4
31
Congestion revenue rights
Gigawatt hours
8,141
35,011
Note 7. Revenue
The following table is a summary of SCE's revenue:
Years ended December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
2022
Revenue from contracts with customers
Commercial
$
8,000 $
7,333 $
7,028
Residential
7,060
6,421
6,707
Other
3,335
3,266
3,025
Total revenue from contracts with customer1
18,395
17,020
16,760
Alternative revenue program and other2
(848)
(745)
412
Total operating revenue
$
17,547 $
16,275 $
17,172
1
At December 31, 2024 and 2023, SCE's receivables related to contracts from customers were $2.9 billion and $2.5 billion, which
included accrued unbilled revenue of $845 million and $741 million, respectively.
2
Includes differences between revenues from contracts with customers and authorized levels for certain CPUC and FERC revenues.
Deferred Revenue
As of December 31, 2024, SCE has deferred revenue of $354 million related to the sale of the use of transfer capability of
West of Devers transmission line, of which $13 million and $341 million are included in "Other current liabilities" and
"Other deferred credits and other long-term liabilities," respectively, on SCE's consolidated balance sheets. The deferred
revenue is amortized straight-line over a period of 30 years starting 2021.
Note 8. Income Taxes
Current and Deferred Taxes
The components of income tax expense (benefit) by location of taxing jurisdiction are:
Edison International
SCE
Years ended December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
2022
2024
2023
2022
Current:
Federal
$
1 $
— $
2 $
3 $
— $
—
State
7
—
13
48
5
2
8
—
15
51
5
2
Deferred:
Federal
59
101
(103)
118
149
(44)
State
(50)
7
(74)
(49)
30
(67)
9
108
(177)
69
179
(111)
Total
$
17 $
108 $
(162) $
120 $
184 $
(109)
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The components of net accumulated deferred income tax liability are:
Edison International
SCE
December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Deferred tax assets:
Property
$
943 $
894 $
929 $
877
Wildfire-related1
254
356
251
354
Nuclear decommissioning trust assets in excess of
nuclear ARO liability
373
380
373
380
Loss and credit carryforwards2
3,703
3,486
2,242
2,103
Regulatory balances
610
626
610
626
Pension and postretirement benefits other than
pensions, net
117
127
21
25
Leases
335
345
335
345
Other
177
159
167
147
Sub-total
6,512
6,373
4,928
4,857
Less: valuation allowance3
17
17
—
—
Total
6,495
6,356
4,928
4,857
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property
11,220
10,627
11,202
10,611
Regulatory balances
1,299
1,450
1,299
1,450
Nuclear decommissioning trust assets
373
380
373
380
Leases
335
345
335
345
Other
187
187
155
158
Total
13,414
12,989
13,364
12,944
Accumulated deferred income tax liability, net4
$
6,919 $
6,633 $
8,436 $
8,087
1
Relates to estimated losses accrual for wildfire-related claims, net of expected recoveries from insurance and FERC customers, and
contributions to the Wildfire Insurance Fund. For further information, see Note 12 and Note 1.
2
As of December 31, 2024, unrecognized tax benefits of $397 million and $327 million for Edison International and SCE,
respectively, are presented net against the deferred tax asset for the loss and tax credit carryforwards. As of December 31, 2023, the
unrecognized tax benefits netted against deferred tax assets and tax credit carryforwards were $363 million and $299 million for
Edison International and SCE, respectively.
3
As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, Edison International has recorded $17 million valuation allowance on deferred tax assets. The
$17 million valuation allowance is related to non-California state net operating loss carryforwards which are expected to expire
before being utilized.
4
Included in "Deferred income taxes and credits" on the consolidated balance sheets.
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Net Operating Loss and Tax Credit Carryforwards
The amounts of net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards (after-tax) are as follows:
Edison International
SCE
December 31, 2024
(in millions)
Loss
Carryforwards
Credit
Carryforwards
Loss
Carryforwards
Credit
Carryforwards
Expire in 2025
$
7 $
— $
7 $
—
Expire between 2026 to 2029
28
—
12
—
Expire between 2030 to 2044
1,719
699
786
290
No expiration date1
1,623
24
1,448
26
Total
$
3,377 $
723 $
2,253 $
316
1
Under the Tax Cut and Jobs Act signed into law on December 22, 2017 ("Tax Reform"), net operating losses generated after
December 31, 2017 can carryforward indefinitely.
Edison International consolidates for federal income tax purposes, but not for financial accounting purposes, a group of
wind projects referred to as Capistrano Wind. The amount of net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards recognized as
part of deferred income taxes includes $107 million and $106 million related to Capistrano Wind for 2024 and 2023,
respectively. The tax attributes not utilized as of December 31, 2024 will be available for the Edison International
consolidated group to utilize in the future. When the remaining Capistrano tax attributes are used in the future by Edison
International, payments will be made to those entities under a tax allocation agreement. Under the tax allocation agreement,
Edison International has recorded a corresponding liability as part of other long-term liabilities related to its obligation to
make payments to Capistrano Wind when these tax benefits are realized.
Effective Tax Rate
The table below provides a reconciliation of income tax expense computed at the federal statutory income tax rate to the
income tax provision:
Edison International
SCE
Years ended December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
2022
2024
2023
2022
Income from operations before income taxes $ 1,563
$ 1,515
$
662
$ 1,914
$ 1,781
$
845
Provision for income tax at federal statutory
rate of 21%
328
318
139
402
374
177
(Decrease) increase in income tax from:
State tax, net of federal income tax effect
(24)
3
(70)
—
23
(57)
Property-related
(279)
(205)
(219)
(279)
(205)
(219)
Corporate-owned life insurance cash
surrender value
(9)
(8)
(9)
(9)
(8)
(9)
Other
1
—
(3)
6
—
(1)
Total income tax expense (benefit)
$
17
$
108
$ (162)
$
120
$
184
$ (109)
Effective tax rate
1.1 %
7.1 %
(24.5) %
6.3 %
10.3 %
(12.9) %
The CPUC requires flow-through ratemaking treatment for the current tax benefit arising from certain property-related and
other temporary differences which reverse over time. Flow-through items reduce current authorized revenue requirements
in SCE's rate cases and result in a regulatory asset for recovery of deferred income taxes in future periods. The difference
between the authorized amounts as determined in SCE's rate cases, adjusted for balancing and memorandum account
activities, and the recorded flow-through items also result in increases or decreases in regulatory assets with a
corresponding impact on the effective tax rate to the extent that recorded deferred amounts are expected to be recovered in
future rates. For further information, see Note 11.
In the third quarter of 2024, SCE generated an investment tax credit of approximately $231 million, primarily from
200MW and 112.5MW utility owned storage projects. The tax benefits associated with these credits will be recognized and
returned to customers as the credits are utilized.
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Under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, 15% corporate alternative minimum tax ("CAMT") is imposed on corporations
with average adjusted financial statement income exceeding $1.0 billion over a specified 3-year period. Both Edison
International and SCE are not subject to CAMT in 2024.
Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes
Authoritative guidance related to accounting for uncertainty in income taxes requires an enterprise to recognize, in its
financial statements, the best estimate of the impact of a tax position by determining if the weight of available evidence
indicates it is more likely than not, based solely on the technical merits, that the position will be sustained upon
examination. The guidance requires the disclosure of all unrecognized tax benefits, which includes both the reserves
recorded for tax positions on filed tax returns and the unrecognized portion of affirmative claims.
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
The following table provides a reconciliation of unrecognized tax benefits:
Edison International
SCE
(in millions)
2024
2023
2022
2024
2023
2022
Balance at January 1,
$
430 $
646 $
613 $
418 $
374 $
340
Tax positions taken during the current
year:
Increases
66
65
54
66
65
54
Tax positions taken during a prior year:
Increases
1
13
—
—
4
—
Decreases1
(34)
(294)
(21)
(27)
(25)
(20)
Balance at December 31,
$
463 $
430 $
646 $
457 $
418 $
374
1
The Edison International decrease in 2023 was mainly related to a write-off of a reserve for a claim related to the Edison Mission
Energy bankruptcy.
As of December 31, 2024, if recognized, $72 million of unrecognized tax benefits would impact Edison International's
effective tax rate and $66 million of the unrecognized tax benefits would impact SCE's effective tax rate.
Tax Disputes
Tax years that remain open for examination by the Internal Revenue Service and Franchise Tax Board are 2021 – 2023 and
2013 – 2018 & 2020 - 2023, respectively.
Accrued Interest and Penalties
The total amount of accrued interest and penalties related to income tax liabilities are:
Edison International
SCE
December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Accrued interest and penalties
$
— $
— $
36 $
28
The net after-tax interest and penalties recognized in income tax (benefit) expense are:
Edison International
SCE
Years ended December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
2022
2024
2023
2022
Net after-tax interest and penalties tax
expense
$
— $
— $
— $
7 $
4 $
2
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Note 9. Compensation and Benefit Plans
Employee Savings Plan
The 401(k) defined contribution savings plan is designed to supplement employees' retirement income. The employer
contributions were as follows:
Edison
International
SCE
(in millions)
Years ended December 31,
2024
$
136 $
134
2023
121
119
2022
103
101
Pension Plans and Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions
Pension Plans
Noncontributory defined benefit pension plans (some with cash balance features) cover most employees meeting minimum
service requirements. Employees hired by the participating companies on or after December 31, 2017 are no longer eligible
to participate in the pension plan. In lieu of that, an additional non-contributory employer contribution is deposited into the
Edison 401(k) Savings Plan. SCE recognizes pension expense for its nonexecutive plan as calculated by the actuarial
method used for ratemaking. The expected contributions (all by the employer) for Edison International and SCE are
approximately $44 million and $15 million, respectively, for the year ending December 31, 2025. The majority of annual
contributions made by SCE to its pension plans are anticipated to be recovered through CPUC-approved regulatory
mechanisms.
The funded position of Edison International's pension is sensitive to changes in market conditions. Changes in overall
interest rate levels significantly affect the company's liabilities, while assets held in the various trusts established to fund
Edison International's pension are affected by movements in the equity and bond markets. Due to SCE's regulatory
recovery treatment, unrealized losses equal to the unfunded status are recorded to a regulatory asset and unrealized gains
equal to the funded status are recorded to a regulatory liability. See Note 11 for further information.
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Information on pension plan assets and benefit obligations is shown below.
Edison International
SCE
Years ended December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Change in projected benefit obligation
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year
$
3,647 $
3,524 $
3,278 $
3,159
Service cost
103
101
99
97
Interest cost
175
180
157
162
Actuarial (gain) loss
(59)
96
(47)
82
Benefits paid
(230)
(254)
(198)
(222)
Projected benefit obligation at end of year
$
3,636 $
3,647 $
3,289 $
3,278
Change in plan assets
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year
$
3,609 $
3,462 $
3,415 $
3,275
Actual return on plan assets
192
369
182
349
Employer contributions
37
32
17
13
Benefits paid
(230)
(254)
(198)
(222)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year
3,608
3,609
3,416
3,415
(Underfunded)/Overfunded status at end of year
$
(28) $
(38) $
127 $
137
Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets consist of 1:
Long-term assets
$
166 $
169 $
137 $
149
Current liabilities
(27)
(30)
(1)
(2)
Long-term liabilities
(167)
(177)
(9)
(10)
$
(28) $
(38) $
127 $
137
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss
consist of:
Net loss
$
8 $
21 $
13 $
8
Amounts recognized as a regulatory liability
(146)
(159)
(133)
(159)
Accumulated benefit obligation at end of year
$
3,508 $
3,495 $
3,172 $
3,136
Pension plans with plan assets in excess of an accumulated benefit
obligation:
Projected benefit obligation
3,636
3,647
3,289
3,278
Accumulated benefit obligation
3,508
3,495
3,172
3,136
Fair value of plan assets
3,608
3,609
3,416
3,415
Weighted average assumptions used to determine obligations at end
of year:
Discount rate
5.56 %
5.04 %
5.56 %
5.04 %
Rate of compensation increase
4.00 %
4.00 %
4.00 %
4.00 %
1
The SCE liability excludes a long-term payable due to Edison International Parent of $88 million and $94 million at December 31,
2024 and 2023, respectively, related to certain SCE postretirement benefit obligations transferred to Edison International Parent.
For Edison International and SCE, respectively, the 2024 actuarial gains are primarily related to $159 million and
$146 million from an increase of 52 basis points in the discount rate (from 5.04% as of December 31, 2023 to 5.56% as of
December 31, 2024). For Edison International and SCE, respectively, the 2023 actuarial losses are primarily related to
$96 million and $92 million in losses from a decrease of 32 basis points in the discount rate (from 5.36% as of
December 31, 2022 to 5.04% as of December 31, 2023).
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Net periodic pension expense components are:
Edison International
SCE
Years ended December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
2022
2024
2023
2022
Service cost
$
103 $
101 $
120 $
101 $
99 $
118
Non-service cost (benefit)
Interest cost
175
180
111
162
166
101
Expected return on plan assets
(232)
(214)
(227)
(219)
(202)
(215)
Settlement costs
—
—
4
—
—
4
Amortization of prior service cost
—
—
—
—
—
—
Amortization of net loss
4
3
5
2
2
2
Regulatory adjustment
(23)
(47)
6
(22)
(47)
6
Total non-service benefit1
(76)
(78)
(101)
(77)
(81)
(102)
Total expense
$
27 $
23 $
19 $
24 $
18 $
16
1
Included in "Other income" on Edison International's and SCE's consolidated income statements. For further details, see Note 16.
Other changes in pension plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income:
Edison International
SCE
Years ended December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
2022
2024
2023
2022
Net (gain) loss
$
(9) $
6 $
(45) $
(2) $
6 $
(24)
Settlement charges
—
—
(4)
—
—
(4)
Amortization of net gain
(4)
(2)
(8)
(2)
(2)
(5)
Total (gain) loss recognized in other
comprehensive income
(13)
4
(57)
(4)
4
(33)
Total recognized in expense and other
comprehensive income
$
14 $
27 $
(38) $
20 $
22 $
(17)
In accordance with authoritative guidance on rate-regulated enterprises, SCE records amortization of net gains and losses
into regulatory assets and liabilities instead of charges and credits to other comprehensive income for the portion of SCE's
postretirement benefit plans that are recoverable in utility rates.
Edison International and SCE used the following weighted average assumptions to determine pension expense:
Years ended December 31,
2024
2023
2022
Discount rate
5.04 %
5.36 %
2.75 %
Rate of compensation increase
4.00 %
4.00 %
4.00 %
Expected long-term return on plan assets
6.75 %
6.50 %
5.50 %
Interest crediting rate for cash balance account1:
Starting rate
5.54 %
5.86 %
3.12 %
Ultimate rate
5.54 %
5.86 %
4.50 %
Year ultimate rate is reached
2024
2023
2026
1
Edison International and SCE were using a graduated assumption for interest crediting rate for cash balance account, where current
interest rate gradually increased to an ultimate rate at a certain year. Starting 2023, Edison International and SCE changed to use
single interest crediting rate assumption to determine the pension expense for cash balance account.
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The following benefit payments, which reflect service rendered and expected future service, are expected to be paid:
(in millions)
Edison
International
SCE
2025
$
332 $
291
2026
344
301
2027
338
304
2028
332
299
2029
324
294
2030 – 2034
1,496
1,370
PBOP(s)
Employees hired prior to December 31, 2017 who retire at or after age 55 with at least 10 years of service may be eligible
for postretirement healthcare benefits. Eligibility for a company contribution toward the cost of these benefits in retirement
depends on a number of factors, including the employee's years of service, age, hire date, and retirement date. Employees
hired on or after December 31, 2017 are no longer eligible for retiree healthcare benefits. In lieu of those benefits, Edison
International will provide a health reimbursement account of $200 per month available only after meeting certain age and
service year requirements. Under the terms of the Edison International Welfare Benefit Plan ("PBOP Plan"), each
participating employer (Edison International or its participating subsidiaries) is responsible for the costs and expenses of
PBOP Plan benefits with respect to its employees and former employees that exceed the participants' share of
contributions. A participating employer may terminate the PBOP Plan benefits with respect to its employees and former
employees, as may SCE (as PBOP Plan sponsor), and, accordingly, the participants' PBOP Plan benefits are not vested
benefits.
There are no expected contributions for PBOP benefits for the year ended December 31, 2025. Annual contributions related
to SCE employees made to SCE plans are anticipated to be recovered through CPUC-approved regulatory mechanisms and
are expected to be, at a minimum, equal to the total annual expense for these plans.
SCE has three voluntary employees' beneficiary association trusts ("VEBA Trusts") that can only be used to pay for retiree
health care benefits of SCE and its subsidiaries. Once funded into the VEBA Trusts, neither SCE nor Edison International
can subsequently recover the remaining amounts in the VEBA Trusts. Participants of the PBOP Plan do not have a
beneficial interest in the VEBA Trusts. The VEBA Trust assets are sensitive to changes in market conditions. Changes in
overall interest rate levels significantly affect the company's liabilities, while assets held in the various trusts established to
fund Edison International's other postretirement benefits are affected by movements in the equity and bond markets. Due to
SCE's regulatory recovery treatment, the funded status is offset by a regulatory liability.
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Information on PBOP Plan assets and benefit obligations is shown below:
Edison International
SCE
Years ended December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Change in benefit obligation
Benefit obligation at beginning of year
$
773
$
1,331
$
769
$
1,323
Service cost
14
20
14
20
Interest cost
38
67
38
67
Change in plan provisions
23
—
23
—
Actuarial gain
(34)
(567)
(34)
(563)
Plan participants' contributions
26
28
26
28
Benefits paid
(99)
(106)
(99)
(106)
Benefit obligation at end of year
$
741
$
773
$
737
$
769
Change in plan assets
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year
$
2,275
$
2,187
$
2,275
$
2,187
Actual return on assets
78
162
78
162
Employer contributions
1
4
1
4
Plan participants' contributions
26
28
26
28
Benefits paid
(99)
(106)
(99)
(106)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year
2,281
2,275
2,281
2,275
Overfunded status at end of year
$
1,540
$
1,502
$
1,544
$
1,506
Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets consist
of:
Long-term assets
$
1,544
$
1,506
$
1,544
$
1,506
Current liabilities
(1)
—
—
—
Long-term liabilities
(3)
(4)
—
—
$
1,540
$
1,502
$
1,544
$
1,506
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss
consist of:
Net gain
$
(4)
$
(5)
$
—
$
—
Amounts recognized as a regulatory liability
(1,544)
(1,505)
(1,544)
(1,505)
Weighted average assumptions used to determine obligations
at end of year:
Discount rate
5.60 %
5.06 %
5.60 %
5.06 %
Assumed health care cost trend rates:
Rate assumed for following year
6.25 %
6.50 %
6.25 %
6.50 %
Ultimate rate
5.00 %
5.00 %
5.00 %
5.00 %
Year ultimate rate reached
2029
2029
2029
2029
For both Edison International and SCE, the 2024 actuarial gains are primarily related to $41 million in gains from the
change in discount rate. For Edison International and SCE, the 2023 actuarial gains are primarily related to $553 million
and $550 million in gains from the change in postretirement medical carrier and retiree medical delivery mechanism
effective in 2024, respectively.
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Net periodic PBOP expense components are:
Edison International
SCE
Years ended December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
2022
2024
2023
2022
Service cost
$
14 $
20 $
34 $
14 $
20 $
34
Non-service cost (benefit)
Interest cost
38
67
56
38
67
55
Expected return on plan assets
(113)
(107)
(97)
(113)
(107)
(97)
Amortization of prior service cost
(1)
(1)
(2)
(1)
(1)
(2)
Amortization of net gain
(95)
(50)
(45)
(95)
(50)
(45)
Regulatory adjustment
157
71
55
157
71
55
Total non-service benefit1
(14)
(20)
(33)
(14)
(20)
(34)
Total expense
$
— $
— $
1 $
— $
— $
—
1
Included in "Other income" on Edison International's and SCE's consolidated income statements. For further details, see Note 16.
In accordance with authoritative guidance on rate-regulated enterprises, SCE records amortization of net gains and losses to
regulatory assets and liabilities instead of charges and credits to other comprehensive income (loss) for the portion of SCE's
postretirement benefit plans that are recoverable in utility rates.
Edison International and SCE used the following weighted average assumptions to determine PBOP expense:
Years ended December 31,
2024
2023
2022
Discount rate
5.06 %
5.43 %
2.95 %
Expected long-term return on plan assets
4.88 %
5.00 %
3.50 %
Assumed health care cost trend rates:
Current year
6.50 %
6.75 %
6.25 %
Ultimate rate
5.00 %
5.00 %
5.00 %
Year ultimate rate reached
2029
2029
2029
The following benefit payments (net of plan participants' contributions) are expected to be paid:
(in millions)
Edison
International
SCE
2025
$
49 $
48
2026
50
50
2027
54
54
2028
55
54
2029
55
55
2030 – 2034
282
281
Plan Assets
Description of Pension and Postretirement Benefits Other than Pensions Investment Strategies
The investment of plan assets is overseen by a fiduciary investment committee. Plan assets are invested using a
combination of asset classes and may have active and passive investment strategies within asset classes. Target allocations
for 2024 pension plan assets were 17.3% for U.S. equities, 9.7% for non-U.S. equities, 55% for fixed income and 18% for
opportunistic and/or alternative investments. Target allocations for 2024 PBOP plan assets (except for Represented VEBA
which is 95% for fixed income and 5% for U.S. and non-U.S. equities) are 29% for U.S. and non-U.S. equities, 65% for
fixed income and 6% for opportunistic and/or alternative investments. Edison International employs multiple investment
management firms. Investment managers within each asset class cover a range of investment styles and approaches. Risk is
managed through diversification among multiple asset classes, managers, styles and securities. Plan asset classes and
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individual manager performances are measured against targets. Edison International also monitors the stability of its
investment managers' organizations.
Allowable investment types under CPUC investment guidelines include:
•
United States equities: common and preferred stocks of large, medium, and small companies which are
predominantly United States-based.
•
Non-United States equities: equity securities issued by companies domiciled outside the United States and in
depository receipts which represent ownership of securities of non-United States companies.
•
Fixed income: fixed income securities issued or guaranteed by the United States government, non-United States
governments, government agencies and instrumentalities including municipal bonds, mortgage backed securities
and corporate debt obligations. A portion of the fixed income positions may be held in debt securities that are
below investment grade.
•
Opportunistic, alternative and other investments: Opportunistic investments in short to intermediate term market
opportunities. Investments may have fixed income and/or equity characteristics and may be either liquid or
illiquid. Alternative investments are limited partnerships that invest in non-publicly traded entities. Other
investments are diversified among multiple asset classes such as global equity, fixed income currency and
commodities markets. Investments are made in liquid or illiquid instruments within and across markets. The
investment returns are expected to approximate the plans' expected investment returns.
Asset class portfolio weights are permitted to range within plus or minus 5%. Where approved by the fiduciary investment
committee, futures contracts are used for portfolio rebalancing and to reallocate portfolio cash positions. Where authorized,
a few of the plans' investment managers employ limited use of derivatives, including futures contracts, options, options on
futures and interest rate swaps in place of direct investment in securities to gain efficient exposure to markets. Derivatives
are not used to leverage the plans or any portfolios.
Determination of the Expected Long-Term Rate of Return on Assets
The overall expected long-term rate of return on assets assumption is based on the long-term target asset allocation for plan
assets and capital markets return forecasts for asset classes employed. A portion of the PBOP trust asset returns is subject
to taxation, so the expected long-term rate of return for these assets is determined on an after-tax basis.
Capital Markets Return Forecasts
Edison International's capital markets return forecast methodologies primarily use a combination of historical market data,
current market conditions, proprietary forecasting expertise, complex models to develop asset class return forecasts, and a
building block approach. The forecasts are developed using variables such as real risk-free interest, inflation and asset class
specific risk premiums. For equities, the risk premium is based on an implied average equity risk premium of 4% over
cash. The forecasted return on private equity and opportunistic investments are estimated at a 3% premium above public
equity, reflecting a premium for higher volatility and lower liquidity. For fixed income, the risk premium is based on a
comprehensive modeling of credit spreads.
Fair Value of Plan Assets
The PBOP Plan and the Southern California Edison Company Retirement Plan Trust assets include investments in equity
securities, U.S. treasury securities, other fixed-income securities, common/collective funds, mutual funds, other investment
entities, foreign exchange and interest rate contracts, and partnership/joint ventures. Equity securities, U.S. treasury
securities, and mutual and money market funds are classified as Level 1 as fair value is determined by observable,
unadjusted quoted market prices in active or highly liquid and transparent markets. The fair value of the underlying
investments in equity mutual funds are based on stock-exchange prices. The fair value of the underlying investments in
fixed-income mutual funds and other fixed income securities including municipal bonds are based on evaluated prices that
reflect significant observable market information such as reported trades, actual trade information of similar securities,
benchmark yields, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads, bids, offers, and relevant credit information. Foreign exchange and
interest rate contracts are classified as Level 2 because the values are based on observable prices but are not traded on an
exchange. Futures contracts trade on an exchange and therefore are classified as Level 1. No investment is classified as
Level 3 as of December 31, 2024 and 2023. Common/collective funds and partnerships are measured at fair value using the
net asset value per share ("NAV") and have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. Other investment entities are
valued similarly to common/collective funds and are therefore classified as NAV. The Level 1 registered investment
companies are either mutual or money market funds. The remaining funds in this category are readily redeemable and
classified as NAV and are discussed further in the below pension plan trust investments table's note 8.
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Edison International reviews the process/procedures of both the pricing services and the trustee to gain an understanding of
the inputs/assumptions and valuation techniques used to price each asset type/class. The trustee and Edison International's
validation procedures for pension and PBOP equity and fixed income securities are the same as the nuclear
decommissioning trusts. For further discussion, see Note 4. The values of Level 1 mutual and money market funds are
publicly quoted. The trustees obtain the values of common/collective and other investment funds from the fund managers.
The values of partnerships are based on partnership valuation statements updated for cash flows. SCE's investment
managers corroborate the trustee fair values.
Pension Plan
The following table sets forth the investments for Edison International and SCE that were accounted for at fair value as of
December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, by asset class and level within the fair value hierarchy:
December 31, 2024
(in millions)
Level 1
Level 2
NAV1
Total
U.S. government and agency securities2
$
244 $
353 $
— $
597
Corporate stocks3
148
4
—
152
Corporate bonds4
—
1,084
—
1,084
Common/collective funds5
—
—
652
652
Partnerships/joint ventures6
—
—
680
680
Other investment entities7
—
—
58
58
Registered investment companies8
238
—
142
380
Interest-bearing cash
14
—
—
14
Other
—
57
8
65
Total
$
644 $
1,498 $
1,540 $
3,682
Receivables and payables, net
(74)
Combined net plan assets available for benefits
3,608
SCE's share of net plan assets
$
3,416
December 31, 2023
(in millions)
Level 1
Level 2
NAV1
Total
U.S. government and agency securities2
$
256 $
352 $
— $
608
Corporate stocks3
176
5
—
181
Corporate bonds4
—
1,057
—
1,057
Common/collective funds5
—
—
584
584
Partnerships/joint ventures6
—
—
657
657
Other investment entities7
—
—
58
58
Registered investment companies8
212
—
153
365
Interest-bearing cash
10
—
—
10
Other
—
46
8
54
Total
$
654 $
1,460 $
1,460 $
3,574
Receivables and payables, net
35
Combined net plan assets available for benefits
3,609
SCE's share of net plan assets
$
3,415
1
These investments are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share practical expedient and have not been classified in
the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in this table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value
hierarchy to the net plan assets available for benefits.
2
Level 1 U.S. government and agency securities are U.S. treasury bonds and notes. Level 2 primarily relates to the Federal National
Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation.
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3
Corporate stocks are diversified. At December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, performance for actively managed separate
accounts is primarily benchmarked against the Russell Indexes (33% and 36%) and Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI)
index (67% and 64%).
4
Corporate bonds are diversified. At December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, this category includes $77 million and $78 million
for collateralized mortgage obligations and other asset backed securities.
5
The common/collective assets are invested in equity index funds that seek to track performance of the Standard and Poor's 500
Index (38% and 41% at December 31, 2024 and 2023). In addition, at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, 38% and 40% of
the assets in this category are in index funds which seek to track performance in the MSCI All Country World Index ex-US and
19% and 16% of this category are in a non-index U.S. equity fund, which is actively managed.
6
At December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, 69% and 74% are invested in private equity funds with investment strategies that
include branded consumer products and clean technology companies, 16% and 17% are invested in ABS including distressed
mortgages and commercial and residential loans, 9% and zero are invested in fixed income securities, and 5% are invested in a
broad range of financial assets in all global markets at both December 31, 2024 and 2023.
7
At December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, 70% and 68% are invested in domestic mortgage backed securities and 30% and
32% in high yield debt securities.
8
At December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, 56% and 57% are invested in Level 1 corporate bond funds, 10% and 13% in a fixed
income fund used for cash management, and 34% and 28% in a US equity fund.
At December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, approximately 64% and 62% of the publicly traded equity investments,
including equities in the common/collective funds, were located in the United States.
Postretirement Benefits Other than Pensions
The following table sets forth the VEBA Trust assets for Edison International and SCE that were accounted for at fair value
as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, by asset class and level within the fair value hierarchy:
December 31, 2024
(in millions)
Level 1
Level 2
NAV1
Total
U.S. government and agency securities2
$
489 $
51 $
— $
540
Corporate stocks3
81
2
—
83
Corporate notes and bonds4
—
1,126
—
1,126
Common/collective funds5
—
—
235
235
Partnerships6
—
—
119
119
Registered investment companies7
52
—
—
52
Interest bearing cash
—
45
—
45
Other8
—
95
—
95
Total
$
622 $
1,319 $
354 $
2,295
Receivables and payables, net
(14)
Net plan assets available for benefits
$
2,281
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December 31, 2023
(in millions)
Level 1
Level 2
NAV1
Total
U.S. government and agency securities2
$
569 $
84 $
— $
653
Corporate stocks3
85
2
—
87
Corporate notes and bonds4
—
1,064
—
1,064
Common/collective funds5
—
—
222
222
Partnerships6
—
—
124
124
Registered investment companies7
47
—
—
47
Interest bearing cash
—
29
—
29
Other8
2
70
—
72
Total
$
703 $
1,249 $
346 $
2,298
Receivables and payables, net
(23)
Net plan assets available for benefits
$
2,275
1
These investments are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share practical expedient and have not been classified in
the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in this table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value
hierarchy to the net plan assets available for benefits.
2
Level 1 U.S. government and agency securities are U.S. treasury bonds and notes. Level 2 primarily relates to the Federal Home
Loan Mortgage Corporation and the Federal National Mortgage Association.
3
Corporate stock performance for actively managed separate accounts is primarily benchmarked against the Russell Indexes (78%
and 74% at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively) and the MSCI All Country World Index (22% and 26% at December 31,
2024 and 2023, respectively).
4
Corporate notes and bonds are diversified and include approximately $343 million and $237 million for commercial collateralized
mortgage obligations and other asset backed securities at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
5
At December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, 47% and 45% of the common/collective assets are invested in index funds which
seek to track performance in the MSCI All Country World Investable Market Index, 41% and 40% are invested in a non-index U.S.
equity fund which is actively managed. The remaining assets in this category are primarily invested in emerging market fund and
fixed income funds.
6
At December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, 71% and 65% of the partnerships are invested in private equity and venture capital
funds. Investment strategies for these funds include branded consumer products, clean and information technology and healthcare.
Of the remaining partnerships category, 22% and 28% are invested in asset backed securities including distressed mortgages,
distressed companies and commercial and residential loans and debt and equity of banks; 7% are invested in a broad range of
financial assets in all global markets at both December 31, 2024 and 2023.
7
At December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, registered investment companies were primarily invested in a money market fund
(73% and 70%) and exchange rate traded funds which seek to track performance of MSCI Emerging Market Index, Russell 2000
Index and international small cap equities (27% and 30%).
8
Other includes $52 million and $58 million of municipal securities at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
At both December 31, 2024 and 2023, approximately 78% of the publicly traded equity investments, including equities in
the common/collective funds, were located in the United States.
Stock-Based Compensation
Edison International maintains a shareholder-approved incentive plan (the "2007 Performance Incentive Plan") that
includes stock-based compensation. The maximum number of shares of Edison International's common stock authorized to
be issued or transferred pursuant to awards under the 2007 Performance Incentive Plan, as amended, is approximately
71 million shares. As of December 31, 2024, Edison International had approximately 13 million shares remaining available
for new award grants under its stock-based compensation plans.
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The following table summarizes total expense and tax benefits associated with stock-based compensation:
Edison International
SCE
Years ended December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
2022
2024
2023
2022
Stock-based compensation expense1:
Stock options
$
13 $
12 $
13 $
7 $
6 $
7
Performance shares
21
15
13
10
8
6
Restricted stock units
21
17
14
15
12
9
Other
2
2
2
—
—
—
Total stock-based compensation expense
$
57 $
46 $
42 $
32 $
26 $
22
Income tax benefits related to stock-based
compensation expense
$
23 $
7 $
9 $
14 $
5 $
5
1
Reflected in "Operation and maintenance" on Edison International's and SCE's consolidated statements of income.
Stock Options
Under the 2007 Performance Incentive Plan, Edison International has granted stock options at exercise prices equal to the
closing price at the grant date. Edison International may grant stock options and other awards related to, or with a value
derived from, its common stock to directors and certain employees. Options generally expire 10 years after the grant date
and vest over a period of three or four years of continuous service in equal annual increments, except for awards granted to
retirement-eligible participants, which vest on an accelerated basis.
The fair value for each option granted was determined as of the grant date using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model.
The Black-Scholes option-pricing model requires various assumptions noted in the following table:
Years ended December 31,
2024
2023
2022
Expected terms (in years)
4.7
4.8
5.0
Risk-free interest rate
3.7% - 4.5%
3.6% - 4.7%
1.6% - 4.1%
Expected dividend yield
3.6% - 4.7%
4.2% - 4.7%
4.0% - 5.0%
Weighted average expected dividend yield
4.7%
4.2%
4.0%
Expected volatility
23.6% - 30.4%
29.0% - 29.6%
27.8% - 28.6%
Weighted average volatility
30.3%
29.1%
27.8%
The expected term represents the period of time for which the options are expected to be outstanding and is primarily based
on historical exercise and post-vesting cancellation experience and stock price history. The risk-free interest rate for
periods within the contractual life of the option is based on a zero-coupon U.S. Treasury STRIPS (separate trading of
registered interest and principal of securities) whose maturity corresponds to the option's expected term on the
measurement date. Expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of Edison International's common stock for the
length of the option's expected term. The volatility period used was 56 months, 58 months, and 60 months at December 31,
2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively.
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The following is a summary of the status of Edison International's stock options:
Weighted Average
Shares
Exercise
Price
Remaining
Contractual
Term (years)
Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
(in millions)
Edison International:
Outstanding at December 31, 2023
11,418,243 $
64.30
Granted
749,968
66.70
Forfeited or expired
(107,158)
71.89
Exercised1
(3,417,478)
64.49
Outstanding at December 31, 2024
8,643,575
64.33
5.01
Exercisable and expected to vest at December 31, 2024
8,438,864
64.40
4.95 $
130
Exercisable at December 31, 2024
6,651,227 $
64.79
4.19 $
100
SCE:
Outstanding at December 31, 2023
5,192,275 $
64.22
Granted
390,760
66.82
Forfeited or expired
(98,077)
71.44
Exercised1
(1,892,980)
64.49
Affiliate transfers, net
14,472
64.22
Outstanding at December 31, 2024
3,606,450
64.18
5.27
Exercisable and expected to vest at December 31,2024
3,508,129
64.25
5.21 $
55
Exercisable at December 31, 2024
2,609,173 $
64.66
4.33 $
40
1
Edison International and SCE recognized tax benefits of $13 million and $7 million, respectively, from stock options exercised in
2024.
At December 31, 2024, total unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options and the weighted average period the
cost is expected to be recognized are as follows:
Edison International
SCE
Unrecognized compensation cost, net of expected forfeitures (in millions)
$
7 $
4
Weighted average period (in years)
1.3
1.3
The following is a summary of supplemental data on stock options:
Edison International
SCE
Years ended December 31,
(in millions, except per award amounts)
2024
2023
2022
2024
2023
2022
Weighted average grant date fair value per
option granted
$
13.32 $
12.69 $
9.92 $
13.36 $
12.71 $
9.92
Fair value of options vested
14
8
8
7
7
5
Value of options exercised
45
14
17
25
11
12
Performance Shares
A target number of contingent performance shares were awarded to executives in 2024, 2023, and 2022 and vest as of
December 31, 2026, 2025, and 2024, respectively. The vesting of the grants is dependent upon market and financial
performance and service conditions as defined in the grants for each of the years. The number of performance shares
earned from each year's grants could range from zero to twice the target number (plus additional units credited as dividend
equivalents).
The fair value of market condition performance shares is determined using a Monte Carlo simulation valuation model for
the total shareholder return. The fair value of financial performance condition performance shares is determined (i) at grant
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as the target number of shares (which Edison International determined to be the probable outcome) valued at the closing
price on the grant date of Edison International common stock and (ii) subsequently using Edison International's earnings
per share compared to pre-established targets.
The following is a summary of the status of Edison International's nonvested performance shares:
Equity Awards
Shares
Weighted
Average
Fair Value
Edison International:
Nonvested at December 31, 2023
496,841 $
71.93
Granted
276,838
72.21
Forfeited
(5,872)
72.57
Vested
(249,287)
67.90
Nonvested at December 31, 2024
518,520 $
74.01
SCE:
Nonvested at December 31, 2023
249,091 $
71.99
Granted
144,339
72.37
Forfeited
(5,282)
72.23
Vested
(123,197)
67.73
Affiliate transfers, net
23
71.99
Nonvested at December 31, 2024
264,974 $
74.17
Restricted Stock Units
Restricted stock units were awarded to executives in 2024, 2023, and 2022 and vest and become payable on January 4,
2027, January 2, 2026, and January 2, 2025, respectively. Each restricted stock unit awarded includes a dividend equivalent
feature and is a contractual right to receive one share of Edison International common stock, if vesting requirements are
satisfied. The vesting of Edison International's restricted stock units is dependent upon continuous service through the end
of the vesting period, except for awards granted to retirement-eligible participants, which vest on an accelerated basis.
The following is a summary of the status of Edison International's nonvested restricted stock units:
Edison International
SCE
Shares
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Shares
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Nonvested at December 31, 2023
892,412 $
61.19
645,549 $
61.17
Granted
325,501
66.88
233,112
66.88
Forfeited
(22,886)
65.24
(18,908)
65.34
Vested
(318,579)
55.71
(238,921)
55.89
Affiliate transfers, net
—
—
(105)
61.17
Nonvested at December 31, 2024
876,448 $
65.19
620,727 $
65.22
The fair value for each restricted stock unit awarded is determined as the closing price of Edison International common
stock on the grant date.
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Note 10. Investments
Nuclear Decommissioning Trusts
Future decommissioning costs related to SCE's nuclear assets are expected to be funded from independent
decommissioning trusts.
The following table sets forth amortized cost and fair value of the trust investments (see Note 4 for a discussion on fair
value of the trust investments):
Amortized Costs
Fair Values
(in millions)
Longest
Maturity Dates
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
Municipal bonds
2067
$
729 $
636 $
860 $
757
Government and agency securities
2074
1,201
1,072
1,341
1,186
Corporate bonds
2072
346
361
392
401
Short-term investments and receivables/
payables1
One-year
152
164
62
171
Total debt securities and other
2,428
2,233
2,655
2,515
Equity securities
1,631
1,658
Total2
$
4,286 $
4,173
1
Short-term investments include $18 million and $38 million of repurchase agreements payable by financial institutions which earn
interest, were both fully secured by U.S. Treasury securities and mature by January 2, 2025 and January 2, 2024 as of December 31,
2024 and 2023, respectively.
2
Represents amounts before reduction for deferred tax liabilities on net unrealized gains of $373 million and $380 million as of
December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Trust fund earnings (based on specific identification) increase the trust fund balance and the ARO regulatory liability.
Unrealized holding gains, net of losses, were $1.7 billion and $1.8 billion at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
The following table summarizes the gains and losses for the trust investments:
Years ended December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
2022
Gross realized gains
$
326 $
323 $
150
Gross realized losses
(24)
(73)
(127)
Net unrealized (losses) gains for equity securities
(19)
103
(369)
Due to regulatory mechanisms, changes in the assets of the trusts from income or loss items do not materially affect
earnings.
Note 11. Regulatory Assets and Liabilities
Included in SCE's regulatory assets and liabilities are regulatory balancing accounts. CPUC-authorized balancing account
mechanisms require SCE to refund or recover any differences between forecasted and actual costs. The CPUC has
authorized balancing accounts for specified costs or programs such as fuel, purchased power, demand-side management
programs, wildfire related costs, nuclear decommissioning and public purpose programs. Certain of these balancing
accounts include a return on rate base of 7.87% and 7.44% in 2024 and 2023, respectively. The CPUC authorizes the use of
a balancing account to recover from or refund to customers differences in revenue resulting from actual and forecasted
electricity sales.
Amounts included in regulatory assets and liabilities are generally recorded with corresponding offsets to the applicable
income statement accounts.
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Regulatory Assets
SCE's regulatory assets included on the consolidated balance sheets are:
December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
Current:
Regulatory balancing and memorandum accounts
$
2,723 $
2,502
Other
25
22
Total current
2,748
2,524
Long-term:
Deferred income taxes
5,982
5,533
Unamortized investments, net of accumulated amortization
115
110
Unamortized losses on reacquired debt
88
99
Regulatory balancing and memorandum accounts
867
1,257
Environmental remediation
222
226
Recovery assets
1,512
1,558
Other
100
114
Total long-term
8,886
8,897
Total regulatory assets
$
11,634 $
11,421
In accordance with the accounting standards applicable to rate-regulated enterprises, SCE defers costs as regulatory assets
that are probable of future recovery from customers and has recorded regulatory assets for these incremental costs at
December 31, 2024. While SCE believes such costs are probable of future recovery, there is no assurance that SCE will
collect all amounts currently deferred as regulatory assets.
SCE's regulatory assets related to deferred income taxes represent tax benefits passed through to customers. The CPUC
requires SCE to flow through certain deferred income tax benefits to customers by reducing electricity rates, thereby
deferring recovery of such amounts to future periods. Based on current regulatory ratemaking and income tax laws, SCE
expects to recover its regulatory assets related to deferred income taxes over the life of the assets that give rise to the
accumulated deferred income taxes, approximately from 1 to 60 years. For further information, see Note 8.
SCE has long-term unamortized investments which include nuclear assets related to Palo Verde and the beyond the meter
program. Nuclear assets related to Palo Verde and the beyond the meter program are expected to be recovered by 2046 and
2031, respectively, and both earned returns of 7.87% and 7.44% in 2024 and 2023, respectively.
SCE's net regulatory asset related to its unamortized losses on reacquired debt will be recovered over the original
amortization period of the reacquired debt over periods ranging from 10 to 40 years or the life of the new issuance if the
debt is refunded or refinanced.
SCE's regulatory assets related to environmental remediation represent a portion of the costs incurred at certain sites that
SCE is allowed to recover through customer rates. See "Environmental Remediation" discussed in Note 12.
Recovery assets represent the balance associated with the Recovery Property and prudently incurred financing costs
securitized with issuance of the associated bond. The recovery period is until 2047, when the bonds and interest are paid in
full. For further details, see Note 3.
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Regulatory Liabilities
SCE's regulatory liabilities included on the consolidated balance sheets are:
December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
Current:
Regulatory balancing and memorandum accounts
$
1,144 $
704
Energy derivatives
165
16
Other
38
43
Total current
1,347
763
Long-term:
Costs of removal
2,520
2,635
Deferred income taxes
2,163
2,211
Recoveries in excess of ARO liabilities
1,748
1,498
Regulatory balancing and memorandum accounts
2,023
1,395
Pension and other postretirement benefits
1,690
1,664
Other
15
17
Total long-term
10,159
9,420
Total regulatory liabilities
$
11,506 $
10,183
SCE's regulatory liabilities related to energy derivatives are primarily an offset to unrealized gains on derivatives.
SCE's regulatory liabilities related to costs of removal represent differences between asset removal costs recorded and
amounts collected in rates for those costs.
SCE's regulatory liabilities include excess deferred income taxes resulting from statutory income tax rate changes. The
regulatory liabilities are generally expected to be refunded to customers over the lives of the assets and liabilities that gave
rise to the deferred income taxes.
SCE's regulatory liabilities related to recoveries in excess of ARO liabilities represent the cumulative differences between
ARO obligations and amounts collected in rates primarily for the decommissioning of SCE's nuclear generation facilities.
Decommissioning costs recovered through rates are primarily placed in nuclear decommissioning trusts. This regulatory
liability also represents the deferral of realized and unrealized gains and losses on the nuclear decommissioning trust
investments. See Note 10 for further discussion.
SCE's regulatory liabilities related to pension and other post-retirement plans represent the net overfunded status of the
plans. This amount is expected to be amortized over the expected future service of the employees (subject to regulatory
adjustment) or refunded to ratepayers at the termination or completion of the plan. See "Pension Plans and Postretirement
Benefits Other than Pensions" discussion in Note 9.
Net Regulatory Balancing and Memorandum Accounts
Balancing accounts track amounts that the CPUC or FERC have authorized for recovery. Balancing account over and under
collections represent differences between cash collected in current rates for specified forecasted costs and such costs that
are actually incurred. Undercollections are recorded as regulatory balancing account assets. Overcollections are recorded as
regulatory balancing account liabilities. With some exceptions, SCE seeks to adjust rates on an annual basis or at other
designated times to recover or refund the balances recorded in its balancing accounts. Memorandum accounts are
authorized to track costs for potential future recovery.
Regulatory balancing and memorandum accounts that SCE does not expect to collect or refund in the next 12 months are
reflected in the long-term section of the consolidated balance sheets. Regulatory balancing and memorandum accounts that
do not have the right of offset are presented gross in the consolidated balance sheets. Under and over collections in
balancing accounts and amounts recorded in memorandum accounts typically accrue interest based on a three-month
commercial paper rate published by the Federal Reserve.
The following table summarizes the significant components of regulatory balancing and memorandum accounts included in
the above tables of regulatory assets and liabilities:
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December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
Asset (liability)
Energy procurement related costs
$
(97) $
397
Public purpose and energy efficiency
(1,708)
(1,736)
GRC related balancing accounts1
976
1,361
FERC related balancing accounts
125
(211)
Wildfire risk mitigation and insurance2
741
1,169
Wildfire and drought restoration3
238
417
Tax accounting memorandum account
(40)
108
Other
188
155
Assets, net of liabilities
$
423 $
1,660
1
The GRC related balancing accounts primarily consist of the base revenue requirement balancing account ("BRRBA"), the
vegetation management balancing account ("VMBA"), the Wildfire Risk Mitigation balancing account ("WRMBA") and the risk
management balancing account ("RMBA").
The 2021 GRC decision approved the establishment of the VMBA to track vegetation management expenses up to 115% of
amounts authorized, the WRMBA to track the costs of SCE's Wildfire Covered Conductor Program up to 110% of amounts
authorized and the RMBA to track the authorized costs of wildfire insurance. If spending is less than authorized, SCE will refund
those amounts to customers. If spending is within the specified threshold, if any, for each balancing account, SCE will recover those
costs from customers. Amounts above the specified threshold, or above amounts authorized if a higher threshold was not
established, for each balancing account may be eligible for deferral to wildfire risk mitigation and insurance accounts.
2
The wildfire risk mitigation and insurance regulatory assets represent wildfire-related costs that are probable of future recovery
from customers, subject to a reasonableness review. The Fire Hazard Prevention Memorandum Account was used to track costs
related to fire safety and to implement fire prevention corrective action measures in extreme and very high fire threat areas. The
Wildfire Expense Memorandum Account ("WEMA") is used to track incremental wildfire insurance costs and uninsured wildfire-
related financing, legal and claims costs related to the Other Wildfire Events that SCE believes are probable of recovery. See Note
12 for further details. The Wildfire Mitigation Plan Memorandum Account is used to track costs incurred to implement SCE's
wildfire mitigation plan that are not currently reflected in SCE's revenue requirements. The Fire Risk Mitigation Memorandum
Account is used to track costs related to the reduction of fire risk that are incremental to costs approved for recovery in SCE's GRCs
that are not tracked in any other wildfire-related memorandum account. The balance also includes vegetation management spending
in excess of the 115% threshold for the VMBA described above.
3
The wildfire and drought restoration regulatory assets represent restoration costs that are recorded in a Catastrophic Event
Memorandum Account.
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Note 12. Commitments and Contingencies
Power Purchase Agreements
SCE entered into various agreements to purchase power, electric capacity and other energy products. At December 31,
2024, the undiscounted future expected minimum payments for the SCE PPAs (primarily related to renewable energy
contracts), which were approved by the CPUC and met other critical contract provisions (including completion of major
milestones for construction), were as follows:
(in millions)
Total
2025
$
2,986
2026
3,139
2027
2,704
2028
2,423
2029
2,421
Thereafter
16,493
Total future commitments1
$
30,166
1
Certain power purchase agreements are treated as operating leases. For further discussion, see Note 13. Includes long-term lease
contracts commencing in 2024 with total future minimum lease payments of $57 million.
Additionally, as of December 31, 2024, SCE has executed contracts that have not met the critical contract provisions that
would increase contractual obligations by $25 million in 2025, $140 million in 2026, $274 million in 2027, $381 million in
2028, $450 million in 2029 and $5,370 million thereafter, if all critical contract provisions are completed.
Costs incurred for PPAs were $4.0 billion in 2024, $4.5 billion in 2023 and $5.1 billion in 2022, which include costs
associated with contracts with terms of less than one year.
Other Commitments
The following summarizes the estimated minimum future commitments for SCE's other commitments:
(in millions)
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
Thereafter
Total
Other contractual obligations
$
62 $
59 $
59 $
59 $
48 $
142 $
429
Costs incurred for other commitments were $65 million in 2024, $60 million in 2023 and $58 million in 2022. Other
commitments include fuel supply contracts for Palo Verde which require payment only if the fuel is made available for
purchase. Also included are commitments related to maintaining reliability and expanding SCE's transmission and
distribution system.
The table above does not include asset retirement obligations, which are discussed in Note 1.
Indemnities
Edison International and SCE have agreed to provide indemnifications through contracts entered into in the normal course
of business. These are primarily indemnifications against adverse litigation outcomes in connection with underwriting
agreements, indemnities for specified environmental liabilities and income taxes or other contractual arrangements. Edison
International's and SCE's obligations under these agreements may or may not be limited in terms of time and/or amount,
and in some instances Edison International and SCE may have recourse against third parties. Edison International and SCE
have not recorded a liability related to these indemnities. The overall maximum amount of the obligations under these
indemnifications cannot be reasonably estimated.
Contingencies
In addition to the matters disclosed in these Notes, Edison International and SCE are involved in other legal, tax, and
regulatory proceedings before various courts and governmental agencies regarding matters arising in the ordinary course of
business. Edison International and SCE believe the outcome of each of these other proceedings will not materially affect its
financial position, results of operations and cash flows. Legal costs expected to be incurred by Edison International and
SCE in connection with loss contingencies are expensed as incurred.
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Southern California Wildfires and Mudslides
Unprecedented weather conditions in California due to climate change have contributed to wildfires, including those where
SCE's equipment has been alleged to be associated with the fire's ignition, that have caused loss of life and substantial
damage in SCE's service area, including as recently as January 2025.
Numerous claims related to wildfire events have been initiated against SCE and Edison International. Edison International
and SCE have, or may, incur material losses in connection with the 2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events, the Other
Wildfire Events that are described below, and the January 2025 Eaton Fire. Of the Other Wildfire Events described below,
only the 2017 Creek Fire ignited prior to the adoption of AB 1054 in July 2019. SCE's equipment has been, and may
further be, alleged to be associated with other wildfires that have originated in Southern California, and SCE's service area
remains susceptible to additional wildfire activity.
Liability Overview
The extent of legal liability for wildfire-related damages in actions against utilities depends on a number of factors,
including whether the utility substantially caused or contributed to the damages and whether parties seeking recovery of
damages will be required to show negligence in addition to causation. California courts have previously found utilities to
be strictly liable for property damage along with associated interest and attorneys' fees, regardless of fault, by applying the
theory of inverse condemnation when a utility's facilities were determined to be a substantial cause of a wildfire that caused
the property damage. If inverse condemnation is held to be inapplicable to SCE in connection with a wildfire, SCE still
could be held liable for property damages and associated interest if the property damages were found to have been
proximately caused by SCE's negligence. If SCE were to be found negligent, SCE could also be held liable for, among
other things, fire suppression costs, business interruption losses, evacuation costs, clean-up costs, medical expenses, and
personal injury/wrongful death claims, including claims for non-economic damages. Additionally, SCE could potentially
be subject to fines and penalties for alleged violations of CPUC rules and state laws investigated in connection with the
ignition of a wildfire.
While investigations into the cause of a wildfire event are conducted by one or more fire agencies, fire agency findings do
not determine legal causation of or assign legal liability for a wildfire event. Final determinations of legal causation and
liability for wildfire events, including determinations of whether SCE was negligent, would only be made during lengthy
and complex litigation processes, and settlements may be reached before determinations of legal liability are ever made.
Even when investigations are still pending or legal liability is disputed, an assessment of likely outcomes, including
through future settlement of disputed claims, may require estimated losses to be accrued under accounting standards. Each
reporting period, management reviews its loss estimates for remaining alleged and potential claims related to wildfire
events. The process for estimating losses associated with alleged and potential wildfire related claims requires management
to exercise significant judgment based on a number of assumptions and subjective factors, including, but not limited to:
estimates of known and expected claims by third parties based on currently available information, opinions of counsel
regarding litigation risk, the status of and developments in the course of litigation, and prior experience litigating and
settling wildfire litigation claims. As additional information becomes available, management's estimates and assumptions
regarding the causes and financial impact of wildfire events may change. Actual losses incurred may be higher or lower
than estimated based on several factors, including the uncertainty in estimating damages that have been or may be alleged
and in estimating settlement outcomes.
Estimates and Assumptions
Edison International and SCE may incur a material loss in excess of amounts accrued in connection with the remaining
alleged and potential claims related to the 2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events and Other Wildfire Events. Due to the
number of uncertainties and possible outcomes related to the 2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events and Other Wildfire
Events litigation, Edison International and SCE cannot estimate the upper end of the range of reasonably possible losses
that may be incurred in connection with the 2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events or the Other Wildfire Events.
Estimated losses for wildfire litigation are based on a number of assumptions and are subject to change as additional
information becomes available. Actual losses incurred may be higher or lower than estimated based on several factors,
including the uncertainty in estimating damages that have been or may be alleged and uncertainty in estimating settlement
outcomes. For instance, SCE receives additional information with respect to damages claimed as claims mediation and trial
processes progress. Other factors that can cause actual losses incurred to be higher or lower than estimated include the
ability to reach settlements and the outcomes of settlements reached through claims mediation processes, uncertainties
related to the impact of outcomes of wildfire litigation against other parties and increasingly negative jury sentiments in
general litigation, uncertainties related to the sufficiency of insurance held by plaintiffs, uncertainties related to litigation
processes, including whether plaintiffs will ultimately pursue claims, uncertainty as to the legal and factual determinations
to be made during litigation, including uncertainty as to the contributing causes of wildfire events, the complexities
associated with fires that merge, as applicable for the Thomas and Koenigstein Fires, and, for the Montecito Mudslides,
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whether inverse condemnation will be held applicable to SCE with respect to damages caused by the mudslides, and the
uncertainty as to how these factors impact future settlements.
Litigation
2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events
Wildfires in SCE's service area in December 2017 and November 2018 caused loss of life, substantial damage to both
residential and business properties, and service outages for SCE customers. The investigating government agencies, the
Ventura County Fire Department ("VCFD") and CAL FIRE, have determined that the largest of the 2017 fires in SCE's
service area originated on December 4, 2017, in the Anlauf Canyon area of Ventura County, followed shortly thereafter by
a second fire that originated near Koenigstein Road in the City of Santa Paula. According to CAL FIRE, the Thomas and
Koenigstein Fires, collectively, burned over 280,000 acres, destroyed or damaged an estimated 1,343 structures and
resulted in two confirmed fatalities. The largest of the November 2018 fires in SCE's service area, the Woolsey Fire,
originated in Ventura County. According to CAL FIRE, the Woolsey Fire burned almost 100,000 acres, destroyed an
estimated 1,643 structures, damaged an estimated 364 structures and resulted in three confirmed fatalities. Four additional
fatalities are alleged to have been associated with the Woolsey Fire.
Multiple lawsuits related to the Thomas and Koenigstein Fires and the Woolsey Fire have been initiated against SCE and
Edison International. Some of the Thomas and Koenigstein Fires lawsuits claim that SCE and Edison International have
responsibility for the damages caused by debris flows and flooding in Montecito and surrounding areas in January 2018
based on a theory alleging that SCE has responsibility for the Thomas and/or Koenigstein Fires and further alleging that the
Thomas and/or Koenigstein Fires proximately caused the Montecito Mudslides. According to Santa Barbara County initial
reports, the Montecito Mudslides destroyed an estimated 135 structures, damaged an estimated 324 structures, and resulted
in 21 confirmed fatalities, with two additional fatalities presumed but not officially confirmed.
The lawsuits related to the 2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events naming SCE as a defendant have been filed by three
categories of plaintiffs: individual plaintiffs, subrogation plaintiffs and public entity plaintiffs. A number of the lawsuits
also name Edison International as a defendant and some of the lawsuits were filed as purported class actions. As of
February 20, 2025, in addition to the outstanding claims of approximately 290 individual plaintiffs, there were alleged and
potential claims of certain public entity plaintiffs, including CAL OES, outstanding. SCE has settled all fire suppression
claims and subrogation plaintiffs' claims related to the 2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events.
In January 2019, SCE filed a cross-complaint against certain local public entities alleging that failures by these entities,
such as failure to adequately plan for flood hazards and build and maintain adequate debris basins, roads, bridges and other
channel crossings, among other things, caused, contributed to or exacerbated the losses that resulted from the Montecito
Mudslides. Some of SCE's cross-claims are still outstanding.
The litigation could take a number of years to be completely resolved because of the complexity of the matters and number
of plaintiffs. As of February 20, 2025, SCE has entered into settlements with approximately 13,600 individual plaintiffs in
the 2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events litigation. The statutes of limitations for individual plaintiffs in the 2017/2018
Wildfire/Mudslide Events have expired. As of February 20, 2025, SCE has received demands for approximately 94% and
100% of outstanding individual plaintiff claims in the TKM litigation and Woolsey Fire litigation, respectively.
In October 2021, SCE and the SED executed an agreement to resolve the SED's investigations into the 2017/2018 Wildfire/
Mudslide Events and three other 2017 wildfires for, among other things, aggregate costs of $550 million. The $550 million
in costs was composed of a $110 million fine to be paid to the State of California General Fund, $65 million of
shareholder-funded safety measures, and an agreement by SCE to waive its right to seek cost recovery in CPUC-
jurisdictional rates for $125 million and $250 million of third-party uninsured claims payments (and related financing
costs) in the TKM litigation and the Woolsey Fire litigation, respectively. The SED Agreement provides that SCE may, on
a permanent basis, exclude from its ratemaking capital structure any after-tax charges to equity or debt borrowed to finance
costs incurred under the SED Agreement. The SED Agreement also imposes other obligations on SCE, including reporting
requirements and safety-focused studies. SCE did not admit imprudence, negligence, or liability with respect to the
2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events in the SED Agreement.
2017 Creek Fire
The Creek Fire originated near Sylmar in Los Angeles County in December 2017 and burned approximately 16,000 acres,
destroyed an estimated 123 structures, damaged an estimated 81 structures, and resulted in 3 civilian injuries. While the
United States Forest Service's ("USFS") January 2018 report of investigation concluded that the Los Angeles Department
of Water and Power ("LADWP") long-span transmission lines slapping together in high winds resulted in arcing and
ignition of the fire, in August 2024, the USFS issued a supplemental report concluding that the fire was caused by SCE
power lines. In 2023, the USFS dismissed its claim against LADWP and filed a claim against SCE to recover over
$40 million for fire-suppression costs incurred by the USFS and environmental damage to U.S. lands. A trial in the USFS
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litigation is currently set for September 2025. Other than for the claims of 7 individual plaintiffs related to one property that
were damaged by the Creek Fire, SCE has entered into settlements or settlements in principle on all claims filed by
individual and subrogation plaintiffs who filed complaints against SCE related to the fire. A damages-only bench trial is
currently set for June 2025 in one of the outstanding individual plaintiff cases. SCE expects to obtain and review additional
information and materials in the possession of third parties during the course of its internal reviews and the litigation
process. The SED is conducting an investigation with respect to the Creek Fire. SCE has accrued charges for potential
losses relating to the Creek Fire.
2019 Saddle Ridge Fire
The "Saddle Ridge Fire," originated in Los Angeles County in October 2019 and burned approximately 9,000 acres,
destroyed an estimated 19 structures, damaged an estimated 88 structures, and resulted in one fatality and injuries to eight
fire fighters. In August 2023, SCE received a signed report of investigation from the LAFD, in which the LAFD stated with
respect to the Saddle Ridge Fire that the cause of ignition was unintentional, the form of heat was undetermined, the item
first ignited was undetermined and the material type first ignited was undetermined. The LAFD report noted that no other
competent ignition sources other than SCE's transmission lines were found in the specific origin area of the Saddle Ridge
Fire. The SED is conducting an investigation with respect to the Saddle Ridge Fire. There are currently no trials scheduled
in the Saddle Ridge Fire litigation. Based on pending litigation and without considering insurance recoveries, it is
reasonably possible that SCE will incur a material loss in connection with the Saddle Ridge Fire, but the range of
reasonably possible losses that could be incurred cannot be estimated at this time. SCE has not determined that losses in
connection with the Saddle Ridge Fire are probable and consequently has not accrued a charge for potential losses relating
to the Saddle Ridge Fire.
2020 Bobcat Fire
The "Bobcat Fire" was reported in the vicinity of Cogswell Dam in Los Angeles County in September 2020. The USFS has
reported that the Bobcat Fire burned approximately 116,000 acres in Los Angeles County, destroyed an estimated 87
homes, one commercial property and 83 minor structures, damaged an estimated 28 homes and 19 minor structures, and
resulted in injuries to six firefighters. In addition, fire authorities have estimated suppression costs at approximately
$80 million. An investigation into the cause of the Bobcat Fire was led by the USFS. In May 2023, SCE received a report
of investigation from the USFS, in which the USFS finds that the Bobcat Fire was caused when an SCE electrical wire
made contact with a tree limb. The SED has concluded its investigation of the Bobcat Fire and found no violations of its
rules and regulations by SCE related to the Bobcat Fire. SCE has settled subrogation plaintiff claims and a claim brought
by the United States of America against SCE and one of its contractors to recover fire-suppression costs, property and
natural resource losses, and emergency response costs. Individual plaintiffs have also filed complaints against SCE related
to the Bobcat Fire. SCE expects to obtain and review additional information and materials in the possession of third parties
during the course of its internal reviews and the litigation process. SCE has accrued charges for potential losses relating to
the Bobcat Fire.
2020 Silverado Fire
The "Silverado Fire" originated in Orange County in October 2020 and burned over 12,000 acres. The Orange County Fire
Authority ("OCFA"). OCFA jointly with CAL FIRE have reported that the Silverado Fire destroyed five structures,
damaged nine other structures and resulted in two firefighter injuries. There were also four other structures damaged or
destroyed. In addition, methane re-generation pipelines were destroyed and approximately 200 acres of avocado orchards
were damaged in the fire. Fire authorities have estimated suppression costs at approximately $20 million. An investigation
into the cause of the Silverado Fire was conducted by the OCFA and CAL FIRE. OCFA and CAL FIRE concluded in their
October 2020 report of investigation that contact between an SCE conductor and a T-Mobile USA, Inc. ("T-Mobile") line
resulted in ignition of the Silverado Fire. In 2024, SCE paid a fine of approximately $2 million imposed by the SED for
failure to comply with maintenance requirements with respect to two conductors. Multiple lawsuits related to the Silverado
Fire have been filed by individual and subrogation plaintiffs, CAL FIRE, T-Mobile, County of Orange and Cal OES
naming SCE as a defendant. T-Mobile has also been named as a defendant and maintains a cross-complaint against SCE
and Edison International. A trial in the Silverado Fire litigation has been set for May 2025. SCE expects to obtain and
review additional information and materials in the possession of third parties during the course of its internal reviews and
the litigation process. SCE has accrued charges for potential losses relating to the Silverado Fire.
2022 Coastal Fire
The "Coastal Fire" originated in Orange County in May 2022 and burned approximately 200 acres. The Orange County
Fire Authority ("OCFA") has reported that the Coastal Fire destroyed 20 residential structures and damaged 11 residential
structures. Two firefighters also reportedly sustained minor injuries. In addition, fire authorities have estimated suppression
costs at approximately $3 million. While SCE's investigation remains ongoing, SCE's information reflects that a SCE
circuit in the area experienced an anomaly (a relay) approximately 2 minutes prior to the reported time of the fire. An
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investigation into the cause of the Coastal Fire was led by the OCFA. The OCFA has retained SCE equipment in
connection with its investigation. In September 2024, SCE received a report of investigation from the OCFA, in which the
OCFA finds that the Coastal Fire was unintentionally caused by sparks from overhead SCE electrical equipment igniting
vegetation under the equipment. The SED is conducting an investigation with respect to the Coastal Fire. One damages
only trial for one individual plaintiff household is currently scheduled for May 2025 in the Coastal Fire litigation. SCE
expects to obtain and review additional information and materials in the possession of third parties during the course of its
internal reviews and the litigation process. SCE has accrued charges for potential losses relating to the Coastal Fire.
2022 Fairview Fire
The "Fairview Fire" originated in Riverside County in September 2022 and burned approximately 28,000 acres. CAL FIRE
has reported that the Fairview Fire destroyed 22 residential structures, damaged five residential structures, and destroyed or
damaged 17 minor structures. CAL FIRE also reported two civilian fatalities, one civilian injury and two injuries to
responding fire personnel. In addition, fire authorities have estimated suppression costs at $39 million. While SCE's
investigation remains ongoing, SCE's information reflects that a SCE circuit in the area experienced an anomaly (a relay)
approximately 8 minutes prior to the reported start time of the fire. In November 2023, SCE received a report of
investigation conducted by CAL FIRE, in which CAL FIRE finds that the Fairview Fire was caused when a sagging SCE
electrical conductor came in contact with a communication line, causing sparks to fall and ignite surrounding vegetation. In
July 2024, the SED issued a notice of violation alleging that SCE failed to comply with clearance requirements with respect
to its electrical conductor. Jury trials for bellwether plaintiffs in the Fairview Fire litigation have been set for May 2025.
SCE expects to obtain and review additional information and materials in the possession of third parties during the course
of its internal reviews and the litigation process. SCE has accrued charges for potential losses relating to the Fairview Fire.
Settlement of Claims
The following table presents settlements paid.
(in millions)
Inception to
December 31, 2024
2024
2023
2022
2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events $
9,454 $
779 $
1,034 $
1,911
Other Wildfire Events
564
361
190
13
Total
$
10,018 $
1,140 $
1,224 $
1,924
Edison International and SCE has not admitted wrongdoing or liability as part of any settlements related to the 2017/2018
Wildfire/Mudslide Events or the Other Wildfire Events. SCE continues to explore reasonable settlement opportunities with
plaintiffs in outstanding wildfire litigation.
Loss Estimates
The following table presents changes in estimated losses since December 31, 2023:
(in millions)
2017/2018 Wildfire/
Mudslide Events
Other Wildfire Events
Total
Balance at December 31, 2023
$
715 $
683 $
1,398
Increase in accrued estimated losses
490
253
743
Amounts paid
(779)
(361)
(1,140)
Balance at December 31, 2024
$
426 $
575 $
1,001
Edison International's and SCE's consolidated balance sheets included fixed payments to be made under executed
settlement agreements and accrued estimated losses presented in the tables below:
(in millions)
2017/2018 Wildfire/
Mudslide Events
Other Wildfire Events
Total
Current portion of Wildfire-related claims liabilities1
$
48 $
12 $
60
Long term wildfire-related claims liabilities2
378
563
941
Total Balance at December 31, 2024
$
426 $
575 $
1,001
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(in millions)
2017/2018 Wildfire/
Mudslide Events
Other Wildfire Events
Total
Current portion of Wildfire-related claims liabilities1
$
30 $
— $
30
Long term wildfire-related claims liabilities2
685
683
1,368
Total Balance at December 31, 2023
$
715 $
683 $
1,398
1.
At December 31, 2024, current liabilities related to 2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events consisted of $29 million of settlements
executed and $19 million of short-term payables under the SED Agreement. At December 31, 2023, current liabilities related to
2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events consisted of $16 million of settlements executed and $14 million of short-term payables under
the SED Agreement.
2.
At December 31, 2024, long-term wildfire-related claims related to 2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events consisted of $38 million
of long-term payables under the SED Agreement and $340 million of estimate of expected losses for remaining alleged and
potential claims. At December 31, 2023, long-term wildfire-related claims related to 2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events consisted
of $48 million of long-term payables under the SED Agreement and $637 million of estimate of expected losses for remaining
alleged and potential claims.
Edison International and SCE have accrued their best estimate of expected losses for remaining alleged and potential
claims related to the 2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events and at the low end of the estimated range of reasonably possible
losses for each of the Other Wildfire Events as no amount within the range of reasonably possible losses for each such fire
appears, at this time, to be a better estimate than any other amount within the range. While Edison International and SCE
may incur a material loss in excess of the amounts accrued, they cannot estimate the upper end of the range of reasonably
possible losses that may be incurred in connection with the 2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events or the Other Wildfire
Events.
The estimated losses for the 2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events do not include estimates of potential losses related to
certain potential public entity plaintiff claims, including CAL OES's claim in the TKM litigation, for which the statute of
limitations has been tolled, and for an individual plaintiff demand received in the first quarter of 2024 that continues to be
analyzed and has not been substantiated, as losses from these alleged and potential claims are not estimable at this time.
Management reviews its loss estimates for remaining alleged and potential claims related to wildfire litigation quarterly.
The first quarter 2024 analysis with respect to the 2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events included a review of information
received during the first quarter of 2024 about outstanding claims, including demands from most of the individual plaintiffs
who had opted into the Woolsey Fire mediation program, and from settling claims through that quarter. As a result of
management's reviews, SCE recorded an increase in estimated losses of $490 million for the 2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide
Events during the first quarter of 2024.
For the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, SCE's consolidated statements of income included charges for the
estimated losses, net of expected recoveries, as follows:
Year ended December 31, 2024
(in millions)
2017/2018 Wildfire/
Mudslide Events
Other Wildfire Events
Total
Charge for wildfire-related claims
$
490 $
253 $
743
Expected insurance recoveries1
—
(96)
(96)
Expected recoveries through electric rates
(27)
(9)
(36)
Total pre-tax charge
463
148
611
Income tax benefit
(130)
(42)
(172)
Total after-tax charge
$
333 $
106 $
439
105
Year ended December 31, 2023
(in millions)
2017/2018 Wildfire/
Mudslide Events
Other Wildfire Events
Total
Charge for wildfire-related claims
$
630 $
184 $
814
Expected insurance recoveries1
—
(149)
(149)
Expected recoveries through electric rates
(37)
(2)
(39)
Total pre-tax charge
593
33
626
Income tax benefit
(165)
(9)
(174)
Total after-tax charge
$
428 $
24 $
452
Year ended December 31, 2022
(in millions)
2017/2018 Wildfire/
Mudslide Events
Other Wildfire Events
Total
Charge for wildfire-related claims
$
1,296 $
572 $
1,868
Expected insurance recoveries1
—
(399)
(399)
Expected recoveries through electric rates
(76)
(162)
(238)
Total pre-tax charge
1,220
11
1,231
Income tax benefit
(341)
(3)
(344)
Total after-tax charge
$
879 $
8 $
887
1.
In 2024, 2023 and 2022, Edison Insurance Services, Inc. ("EIS"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Edison International, incurred
$4 million, $3 million and $9 million insurance expenses, respectively. These amounts were included in the insurance recoveries of
SCE but were excluded from those of Edison International.
In total, through December 31, 2024, SCE has recorded estimated losses of $11 billion, expected recoveries from insurance
and third parties of $2.7 billion and expected recoveries through electric rates of $617 million related to the 2017/2018
Wildfire/Mudslide Events and the Other Wildfire Events. The after-tax net charges to earnings recorded through December
31, 2024, have been $5.6 billion.
Recoveries
SCE has exhausted expected insurance recoveries related to the 2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events. Expected recoveries
from insurance recorded for the Other Wildfire Events are supported by SCE's insurance coverage for multiple policy
years. Edison International and SCE record a receivable for insurance recoveries when recovery of a recorded loss is
determined to be probable.
Recovery of SCE's losses realized in connection with the Woolsey Fire and the Other Wildfire Events in excess of
available insurance is subject to approval by regulators. The CPUC and FERC may not allow SCE to recover uninsured
losses through electric rates, including by requiring refund of amounts recovered, if it is determined that such losses were
not prudently incurred. Under accounting standards for rate-regulated enterprises, SCE defers costs as regulatory assets in
the period it concludes that such costs are probable of future recovery in electric rates. SCE utilizes objectively
determinable evidence to form its view on the probability of future recovery.
While Edison International and SCE may incur material losses in excess of the amounts accrued for certain of the Other
Wildfire Events, Edison International and SCE expect that additional losses incurred in connection with any such fire, other
than for the Creek Fire, will be covered by insurance, subject to self-insured retentions and co-insurance, and expect that
any such additional losses after expected recoveries from insurance and through electric rates will not be material.
As of December 31, 2024, SCE has recorded total expected recoveries of $2.7 billion from insurance, of $152 million
within the WEMA and RMBA and $465 million within the FERC related balancing account related to the 2017/2018
Wildfire/Mudslide Events and the Other Wildfire Events.
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The following table sets forth total expected recoveries SCE has recorded since inception through December 31, 2024:
(in millions)
2017/2018 Wildfire/
Mudslide Events
Other Wildfire Events Total
Insurance recoveries
$
2,000 $
718 $
2,718
FERC recoveries
440
25
465
CPUC- RMBA recoveries
—
12
12
CPUC-WEMA deferral
—
140
140
Total
$
2,440 $
895 $
3,335
The following tables summarize expected recoveries from insurance and through electric rates as of December 31, 2024
and 2023:
December 31, 2024
(in millions)
2017/2018 Wildfire/
Mudslide Events
Other Wildfire Events
Total
Long-term insurance receivables
$
— $
434 $
434
FERC related balancing accounts
64
9
73
CPUC-WEMA
—
140
140
Total
$
64 $
583 $
647
December 31, 2023
(in millions)
2017/2018 Wildfire/
Mudslide Events
Other Wildfire Events
Total
Long-term insurance receivables
$
— $
512 $
512
FERC related balancing accounts
37
14
51
CPUC-WEMA
—
140
140
Total
$
37 $
666 $
703
For events that occurred in 2017 and early 2018, principally the Thomas and Koenigstein Fires and Montecito Mudslides,
SCE had $1.0 billion of wildfire-specific insurance coverage, subject to a self-insured retention of $10 million per
occurrence. For the Woolsey Fire, SCE had an additional $1.0 billion of wildfire-specific insurance coverage, subject to a
self-insured retention of $10 million per occurrence. SCE has recovered $2.0 billion from its insurance carriers in relation
to the claims related to the 2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events. SCE has recorded recoveries from insurance of
$18 million related to the Creek Fire. No additional insurance is available for the Creek Fire because wildfire insurance for
the period in which the fire was ignited has been almost fully exhausted as a result of the TKM litigation.
SCE has approximately $1.2 billion of wildfire-specific insurance coverage for events that occurred during the period
June 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020, subject to up to $165 million of co-insurance and self-insured retention, which
resulted in net coverage of approximately $1.0 billion.
SCE has approximately $1.0 billion of wildfire-specific insurance coverage for events that occurred during the period
July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, subject to up to $130 million of self-insured retention and co-insurance per fire, which
results in net coverage of approximately $870 million.
SCE has approximately $1.0 billion of wildfire-specific insurance coverage for events that occurred during the period
July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022, subject to up to $163 million of self-insured retention and co-insurance per fire, which
resulted in net coverage of approximately $837 million.
SCE has approximately $1.0 billion of wildfire-specific insurance coverage for events that occurred during the period
July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, subject to up to $63 million of self-insured retention and co-insurance per fire, which
results in net coverage of approximately $937 million.
SCE's wildfire insurance expense for the July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 policy period was approximately
$450 million, of which $357 million was paid to commercial insurance carriers (commercial insurance carriers other than
EIS are referred to herein as "Third-Party Commercial Insurers"). The difference between the Third-Party Commercial
Insurer cost and total cost for the July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 policy period was paid in premiums to EIS (See Note
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18 for further information). Wildfire insurance premiums paid for the July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 policy period are
being recovered through customer rates. In February 2025, an amendment was made to one of the EIS wildfire liability
insurance policies. This amendment does not change the the amount of premiums paid to EIS and does not change the
policy's total available insurance limit, but modifies how the limit is applied under the policy. As a result of this
amendment, $50 million of the self-insured retention for a wildfire occurring during the July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023
policy period, recorded in WEMA as of December 31, 2024, is now eligible for insurance reimbursement. Consequently, in
2025, EIS will record a $50 million wildfire insurance expense (by utilizing the premiums already collected as discussed
above), and SCE will record the corresponding insurance recovery from EIS by applying a required credit to the WEMA.
In May 2023, the CPUC allowed SCE to establish an expanded self-insurance program for wildfire-related costs that will
be funded through CPUC-jurisdictional rates, in lieu of obtaining wildfire liability insurance from the commercial
insurance market. Beginning on July 1, 2023, SCE implemented its customer-funded wildfire self-insurance program. In
2023 and 2024 SCE collected $150 million and $300 million, respectively, through CPUC-jurisdictional rates in support of
SCE's customer-funded wildfire self-insurance program.
In July 2024, the CPUC issued a decision in the 2025 GRC proceeding authorizing this self-insurance framework to
continue through at least 2028, supporting a self-insurance fund of up to $1.0 billion per policy year. Through 2028,
$300 million will be collected annually until a total available self-insurance accrual amount of $1.0 billion is achieved. If
losses are accrued for wildfire-related claims for wildfires that occur between July 1, 2023 and the end of 2028, customer
rates will be increased in subsequent years, as needed, to allow for full recovery of the amounts accrued up to $1.0 billion
per policy year, subject to a shareholder contribution of 2.5% of any self-insurance costs ultimately paid exceeding
$500 million in any policy year, up to a maximum annual contribution of $12.5 million per policy year. SCE's self-
insurance program meets its obligation to maintain reasonable insurance coverage under AB 1054 for the January 1, 2025
through December 31, 2025 period.
Recoveries through Electric Rates
CPUC recoveries pre-AB 1054
Regulatory recovery of SCE's losses realized in connection with the 2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events in excess of
available insurance is subject to approval by regulators. Under accounting standards for rate-regulated enterprises, SCE
defers costs as regulatory assets in the period it concludes that such costs are probable of future recovery in electric rates.
SCE utilizes objectively determinable evidence to form its view on probability of future recovery. The only directly
comparable precedent in which a California investor-owned utility sought recovery for uninsured wildfire claims related
costs and the CPUC made a prudency determination is SDG&E's requests for cost recovery related to 2007 wildfire
activity, where the FERC allowed recovery of all FERC-jurisdictional wildfire claims related costs while the CPUC
rejected recovery of all CPUC-jurisdictional wildfire claims related costs based on a determination that SDG&E did not
meet the CPUC's prudency standard ("SDG&E Decision"). The SDG&E Decision is evidence of a California investor-
owned utility seeking recovery for uninsured wildfire-related costs and FERC allowing recovery of all FERC-jurisdictional
wildfire-related costs while the CPUC rejected recovery of all CPUC-jurisdictional wildfire-related costs based on a
determination that the utility did not meet the CPUC's prudency standard.
In August 2023, SCE filed an application to seek CPUC-jurisdictional rate recovery of prudently incurred losses related to
the Thomas Fire, the Koenigstein Fire and the Montecito Mudslides, consisting of uninsured claims and associated costs,
including legal costs and financing costs. In January 2025, the CPUC approved the TKM Settlement Agreement and closed
the proceeding. Parties to the proceeding may file an application for rehearing through March 10, 2025. Under the TKM
Settlement Agreement, SCE is authorized to recover 60%, or approximately $1.6 billion, of approximately $2.7 billion of
losses, consisting of approximately $1.3 billion of uninsured claims paid as of May 31, 2024 and $0.3 billion of associated
costs, composed of legal fees and financing costs incurred as of May 31, 2024 and estimated ongoing financing costs. SCE
is also authorized to recover 60% of claims paid and related costs incurred after May 31, 2024, other than for $125 million
of uninsured claims and related financing costs which SCE waived its right to seek recovery of under the SED Agreement.
SCE will record a regulatory asset for recoveries permitted under the TKM Settlement Agreement in the first quarter of
2025. Under the TKM Settlement Agreement, SCE is also authorized to recover approximately $55 million of
approximately $65 million in incremental restoration costs, inclusive of operations and maintenance expenses, incurred
related to the Thomas and Koenigstein Fires.
In October 2024, SCE filed an application (the "Woolsey Application") to seek CPUC-jurisdictional rate recovery of
$5.4 billion of prudently incurred losses related to the Woolsey Fire, consisting of approximately $4.4 billion of uninsured
claims paid as of August 31, 2024 and $1.0 billion of associated costs, composed of legal and financing costs incurred as of
August 31, 2024 and estimated ongoing financing costs. The CPUC may not allow SCE to recover uninsured losses related
to the Woolsey Fire and through electric rates if it is determined that such losses were not prudently incurred. SCE is also
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seeking recovery of approximately $84 million in restoration costs in the proceeding. These assets are impaired if the
restoration costs are permanently disallowed by the CPUC.
The CPUC did not make a determination regarding SCE's prudency when it approved the TKM Settlement Agreement.
Therefore, notwithstanding CPUC approval of the TKM Settlement Agreement, SCE believes that the CPUC's
interpretation and application of the prudency standard to SDG&E continues to create substantial uncertainty regarding
how that standard will be applied to an investor-owned utility in wildfire cost-recovery proceedings for fires ignited prior
to July 12, 2019. Consequently, SCE is unable to estimate the uninsured CPUC-jurisdictional claims related costs related to
the Woolsey Fire or Creek Fire, both pre-AB 1054 events, that are probable of future recovery, and will not record a
regulatory asset for recoveries related to the Woolsey Fire or Creek Fire in connection with the approval of the TKM
Settlement Agreement. SCE will continue to evaluate the facts and circumstances of cost recovery proceedings applicable
to pre-AB 1054 wildfires to determine if and when a regulatory asset for pre-AB 1054 wildfire events may be recorded.
CPUC recoveries post-AB 1054
The SDG&E Decision was prior to the adoption of AB 1054 on July 12, 2019, after which date AB 1054 clarified that the
CPUC must find a utility to be prudent if the utility's conduct related to the ignition was consistent with actions that a
reasonable utility would have undertaken in good faith under similar circumstances, at the relevant point in time, and based
on the information available at that time. Further, utilities with a valid safety certification at the time of the relevant
wildfire will be presumed to have acted prudently related to a wildfire ignition unless a party in the cost recovery
proceeding creates serious doubt as to the reasonableness of the utility's conduct, at which time, the burden shifts back to
the utility to prove its conduct was prudent.
Each of the Other Wildfire Events discussed above, with the exception of the Creek Fire, was ignited after July 12, 2019,
and SCE has held a valid safety certification since July 15, 2019. While a California investor-owned utility has not yet
sought a prudency review related to recovery for uninsured claims and other costs related to wildfires ignited after the
adoption of AB 1054, SCE believes that for fires ignited after July 12, 2019, and for investor-owned utilities holding a
safety certification at the time of the fire, the CPUC will apply a standard of review similar to that applied by the FERC
which presumes all costs requested by an investor-owned utility are reasonable and prudent unless serious doubt as to the
reasonableness of the utility's conduct is created. As such, SCE has concluded, at this time, that uninsured CPUC-
jurisdictional wildfire-related costs related to those Other Wildfire Events occurring after AB 1054 that it has deferred as
regulatory assets are probable of recovery through electric rates. SCE will continue to evaluate the probability of recovery
based on available evidence, including regulatory decisions, including any CPUC decisions illustrating the interpretation
and/or application of the prudency standard under AB 1054, and, for each applicable fire, evidence that could create serious
doubt as to the reasonableness of SCE's conduct relative to that fire. The CPUC may not allow SCE to recover uninsured
losses related to the Other Wildfire Events through electric rates if it is determined that such losses were not prudently
incurred.
FERC recoveries
Through the operation of its FERC Formula Rate, and based upon the precedent established in SDG&E's recovery of
FERC-jurisdictional wildfire-related costs, SCE believes it is probable it will recover its FERC-jurisdictional costs related
to the 2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events and Other Wildfire Events. FERC recoveries are subject to refund, and SCE
will continue to evaluate the probability of recovery of FERC-jurisdictional costs related to the 2017/2018 Wildfire/
Mudslide Events and Other Wildfire Events based on available evidence, including any FERC decisions to allow or
disallow recovery of FERC-jurisdictional wildfire related costs based on a state regulator's decision on whether to permit
recovery of related costs. FERC recoveries related to the 2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events and Other Wildfire Events
are subject to refund.
Subsequent events Eaton Fire
In January 2025, several wind-driven wildfires impacted portions of SCE's service area, causing loss of life, substantial
damage and service outages for SCE customers. One of the largest of these wildfires, the Eaton Fire, ignited in SCE's
service area in Los Angeles County and spread under conditions of an extreme Santa Ana windstorm.
According to preliminary information provided by CAL FIRE, the Eaton Fire burned approximately 14,000 acres;
destroyed approximately 6,018 single residence structures, 3,146 other minor structures, 96 multiple residences and 158
mixed commercial/residential and nonresidential commercial structures; damaged approximately 750 residential structures,
260 other minor structures, 28 multiple residences and 35 mixed commercial/residential and nonresidential commercial
structures and resulted in 17 confirmed civilian fatalities and 9 confirmed fire personnel injuries/illnesses. In addition, fire
authorities have estimated suppression costs at approximately $100 million.
The Los Angeles County Fire Department is leading the investigation into the origin and cause of the Eaton Fire, with the
assistance of CAL FIRE, and has identified a preliminary area of origin of the fire. SCE has transmission facilities in the
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preliminary area of origin. As part of its investigation, the Los Angeles County Fire Department has requested that SCE
preserve in-place its equipment in the preliminary area of origin. The SED is also conducting an investigation with respect
to the Eaton Fire.
Multiple lawsuits related to the Eaton Fire have been initiated against SCE and Edison International. SCE’s ongoing
internal review into the facts and circumstances of the Eaton Fire is complex and will require significant time. SCE's
review includes ongoing inspections of its facilities and records and of third-party information, including analysis of
concerning images and videos that suggest a possible link to SCE's transmission facilities in the preliminary area of origin.
As of February 27, 2025, based on the information it has reviewed, SCE has not determined whether its equipment was
associated with the ignition of the Eaton Fire.
As required by applicable accounting standards, SCE is continuing to assess the likelihood of potential losses related to the
Eaton Fire and cannot estimate the range of reasonably possible losses that could be incurred in connection with the Eaton
Fire.
Environmental Remediation
SCE records its environmental remediation liabilities when site assessments and/or remedial actions are probable and a
range of reasonably likely cleanup costs can be estimated. SCE reviews its sites and measures the liability quarterly, by
assessing a range of reasonably likely costs for each identified site using currently available information, including existing
technology, presently enacted laws and regulations, experience gained at similar sites, and the probable level of
involvement and financial condition of other potentially responsible parties. These estimates include costs for site
investigations, remediation, operation and maintenance, monitoring and site closure. Unless there is a single probable
amount, SCE records the low end of this reasonably likely range of costs (reflected in "Other long-term liabilities") at
undiscounted amounts as timing of cash flows is uncertain.
At December 31, 2024, SCE's recorded estimated minimum liability to remediate its 21 identified material sites (sites with
a liability balance as of December 31, 2024, in which the upper end of the range of the costs is at least $1 million) was
$232 million, including $154 million related to San Onofre. In addition to these sites, SCE also has 19 immaterial sites with
a liability balance on December 31, 2024 for which the total minimum recorded liability was $3 million. Of the
$235 million total environmental remediation liability for SCE, $222 million has been recorded as a regulatory asset. SCE
expects to recover $35 million through an incentive mechanism that allows SCE to recover 90% of its environmental
remediation costs at certain sites (SCE may request to include additional sites in this mechanism), and $187 million
through proceedings that allow SCE to recover up to 100% of the costs incurred at certain sites through customer rates.
SCE's identified sites include several sites for which there is a lack of currently available information, including the nature
and magnitude of contamination, and the extent, if any, that SCE may be held responsible for contributing to any costs
incurred for remediating these sites. Thus, no reasonable estimate of cleanup costs can be made for these sites.
The ultimate costs to clean up SCE's identified sites may vary from its recorded liability due to numerous uncertainties
inherent in the estimation process, such as: the extent and nature of contamination; the scarcity of reliable data for
identified sites; the varying costs of alternative cleanup methods; developments resulting from investigatory studies; the
possibility of identifying additional sites; and the time periods over which site remediation is expected to occur. SCE
believes that, due to these uncertainties, it is reasonably possible that cleanup costs at the identified material sites and
immaterial sites could exceed its recorded liability by up to $118 million and $2 million, respectively. The upper limit of
this range of costs was estimated using assumptions least favorable to SCE among a range of reasonably possible
outcomes.
SCE expects to clean up and mitigate its identified sites over a period of up to approximately 35 years, though some sites
may require a longer time period. Remediation costs for each of the next 5 years are expected to range from $9 million to
$21 million. Costs incurred for years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 were $17 million, $11 million and
$7 million, respectively, and were included in the "Operation and maintenance" expense on the consolidated statements of
income.
Based upon the CPUC's regulatory treatment of environmental remediation costs incurred at SCE, SCE believes that costs
ultimately recorded will not materially affect its results of operations, financial position or cash flows. There can be no
assurance, however, that future developments, including additional information about existing sites or the identification of
new sites, will not require material revisions to estimates.
Nuclear Insurance
Federal law limits public offsite liability claims for bodily injury and property damage from a nuclear incident to the
amount of available financial protection, which is currently approximately $560 million for San Onofre and $16.3 billion
for Palo Verde. As of January 1, 2024, SCE and other owners of San Onofre and Palo Verde have purchased the maximum
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private primary insurance available ($500 million) through a Facility Form issued by American Nuclear Insurers ("ANI").
In the case of San Onofre, the balance is covered by a US Government indemnity. In the case of Palo Verde, the balance is
covered by a loss sharing program among nuclear reactor licensees. If a nuclear incident at any licensed reactor in the
United States, which is participating in the loss sharing program, results in claims and/or costs which exceed the primary
insurance at that plant site, all participating nuclear reactor licensees could be required to contribute their share of the
liability in the form of a deferred premium.
The ANI Facility Form coverage includes broad liability protection for bodily injury or offsite property damage caused by
the nuclear energy hazard at San Onofre or Palo Verde, or while radioactive material is in transit to or from San Onofre or
Palo Verde. The Facility Form, however, includes several exclusions. First, it excludes onsite property damage to the
nuclear facility itself and onsite cleanup costs, but as discussed below SCE maintains separate Nuclear Electric Insurance
Limited ("NEIL") property damage coverage for such events. Second, tort claims of onsite workers are excluded, but SCE
also maintains an ANI Master Worker Form policy that can provide coverage for non-licensee workers. This program
provides a shared industry aggregate limit of $500 million. Industry losses covered by this program could reduce limits
available to SCE. Third, offsite environmental costs arising out of government orders or directives, including those issued
under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, also known as CERCLA, are
excluded, with exceptions from clearly identifiable accidents.
SCE withdrew from participation in the secondary insurance pool for San Onofre for offsite liability insurance effective
January 5, 2018. Based on its ownership interests in Palo Verde, SCE could be required to pay a maximum of
approximately $79 million per nuclear incident for future incidents. However, it would have to pay no more than
approximately $12 million per future incident in any one year. Based on its ownership interests in San Onofre and Palo
Verde prior to January 5, 2018, SCE could be required to pay a maximum of approximately $255 million per nuclear
incident and a maximum of $38 million per year per incident for liabilities arising from events prior to January 5, 2018,
although SCE is not aware of any such events. If the public liability limit above is insufficient, federal law contemplates
that additional funds may be appropriated by Congress. This could include an additional assessment on all licensed reactor
operators as a measure for raising further federal revenue.
SCE is a member of NEIL, a mutual insurance company owned by entities with nuclear facilities. NEIL provides insurance
for nuclear property damage, including damages caused by acts of terrorism up to specified limits, and for accidental
outages for active facilities. The amount of nuclear property damage insurance purchased for San Onofre and Palo Verde
exceeds the minimum federal requirement of $50 million and $1.1 billion, respectively. These policies include coverage for
decontamination liability. Additional outage insurance covers part of replacement power expenses during an accident-
related nuclear unit outage. The accidental outage insurance at San Onofre has been canceled as a result of the permanent
retirement, but that insurance continues to be in effect at Palo Verde.
If NEIL losses at any nuclear facility covered by the arrangement were to exceed the accumulated funds for these insurance
programs, SCE could be assessed retrospective premium adjustments of up to approximately $17 million per year.
Insurance premiums are charged to operating expense.
Note 13. Leases
Leases as Lessee
SCE enters into various agreements to purchase power, electric capacity and other energy products that may be accounted
for as leases when SCE has dispatch rights that determine when and how a plant runs. SCE also leases property and
equipment primarily related to vehicles, office space and other equipment. The terms of the lease contracts included in the
table below are primarily 15 to 20 years for PPA leases, 3 to 72 years for office leases, and 5 to 13 years for the remaining
other operating leases. Finance leases are immaterial to the periods presented.
The following table summarizes SCE's future lease payments for operating leases as of December 31, 2024:
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(in millions)
PPA Operating
Leases
Other Operating
Leases1
2025
$
106 $
64
2026
89
58
2027
84
54
2028
84
48
2029
85
41
Thereafter
698
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Total lease payments
1,146
369
Amount representing interest
265
76
Lease liabilities
$
881 $
293
1
Excludes escalation clauses based on consumer price or other indices and residual value guarantees that are not considered probable
at the commencement date of the lease.
The timing of SCE's recognition of the lease expense conforms to ratemaking treatment for SCE's recovery of the cost of
electricity and is included in purchased power for PPA operating leases. The following table summarizes the components
of SCE's lease expense:
Years ended December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
2022
PPA leases:
Operating lease cost
$
115 $
503 $
580
Variable lease cost1
1,700
2,277
2,661
Total PPA lease cost
1,815
2,780
3,241
Other operating leases cost
64
56
52
Total lease cost
$
1,879 $
2,836 $
3,293
1
Includes lease costs from legacy renewable energy contracts where payments are based on contingent external factors such as wind,
hydro and solar power generation.
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Other information related to leases was as follows:
Years ended December 31,
(in millions, except lease term and discount rate)
2024
2023
2022
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from:
PPA operating leases
$
115 $
503 $
580
Other operating leases
62
55
50
ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
PPA operating leases
$
11 $
226 $
20
Other operating leases
79
69
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Weighted average remaining lease term (in years):
PPA operating leases
12.50
13.37
9.42
Other operating leases
8.86
9.56
10.38
Weighted average discount rate:
PPA operating leases
4.30 %
4.30 %
2.95 %
Other operating leases
4.50 %
4.22 %
3.78 %
Leases as Lessor
SCE also enters into operating leases to rent certain land and facilities as a lessor. These leases primarily have terms that
range from 15 to 65 years. During the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, SCE recognized lease income of
$18 million, $17 million and $18 million, respectively, which is included in operating revenue on the consolidated
statements of income. At December 31, 2024, the undiscounted cash flow expected to be received from lease payments for
the remaining years is as follows:
(in millions)
2025
$
12
2026
8
2027
8
2028
8
2029
7
Thereafter
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Total
$
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Note 14. Equity
Common Stock
Stock Repurchase Programs
On December 12, 2024, the Edison International Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program effective
February 20, 2025 for repurchase of up to $75 million of its common stock until February 18, 2026 ("2025 Repurchase
Program"). The Repurchase Program will be used to offset dilution from common stock issued under Edison International's
long-term incentive compensation programs and will be funded using Edison International's working capital.
The timing and the amount of any repurchased common stock will be determined by Edison International's management
based on their evaluation of market conditions and other factors. The 2025 Repurchase Program may be executed through
various methods, including open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions, and other transactions in accordance
with applicable securities laws. Any repurchased shares of common stock will be retired. The 2025 Repurchase Program
does not obligate Edison International to acquire any particular amount of common stock, and it may be suspended or
discontinued at any time at its discretion.
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On July 25, 2024, Edison International announced a stock repurchase program effective July 29, 2024 for repurchase of up
to $200 million of its common stock until December 31, 2025 ("2024 Repurchase Program"). The 2024 Repurchase
Program was used to offset dilution from common stock issued under Edison International's long-term incentive
compensation programs and was funded using Edison International's working capital.
During the year ended December 31, 2024, Edison International repurchased and retired 2,412,203 shares under the 2024
Repurchase Program for an average price of $82.91 per share. As of December 31, 2024, no authorized repurchase amount
remained under the 2024 Share Repurchase Program.
At-the-market Program
As of December 31, 2024, Edison International had not issued any shares through its "at-the-market" ("ATM") program
established in August 2022. Under the ATM program, Edison International may sell shares of its common stock having an
aggregate sales price of up to $500 million. Edison International has no obligation to sell the remaining shares available
under the ATM program. On February 21, 2025, Edison International delivered notice to the agents to terminate the ATM
program, which was effective February 24, 2025.
Preferred Stock
As of December 31, 2024, Edison International had 1,159,317 shares of 5.375% Fixed-Rate Reset Cumulative Perpetual
Preferred Stock, Series A ("Series A Preferred Stock") and 503,454 shares of 5.00% Fixed-Rate Reset Cumulative
Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series B ("Series B Preferred Stock") outstanding, each with a liquidation value of $1,000 per
share. The dividends are payable on a semi-annual basis and will be reset every five years beginning on March 15, 2026
and March 15, 2027, for Series A Preferred Stock and Series B Preferred Stock, respectively, to equal the then-current five-
year U.S. Treasury rate plus a spread.
In the first and second quarter of 2024, Edison International repurchased 20,000 shares and 9,000 shares, respectively, of
its Series B Preferred Stock via open market repurchases for $19 million (at an average price of $952) and $9 million (at an
average price of $967), respectively, including accrued and unpaid dividends. In December 2023, Edison International
repurchased 29,186 shares of its Series A Preferred Stock and 133,323 shares of its Series B Preferred Stock via open
market repurchases for $28 million (at an average price of $971) and $127 million (at an average price of $955),
respectively, including accrued and unpaid dividends. In November 2023, Edison International, through a tender offer,
repurchased 61,497 shares of its Series A Preferred Stock and 84,223 shares of its Series B Preferred Stock for $57 million
(at an average price of $925) and $76 million (at an average price of $904), respectively, including accrued and unpaid
dividends. Edison International recognized a total net gain of $1 million and $16 million for the years ended December 31,
2024 and 2023, respectively, from the repurchases as reflected in "Preferred stock dividend requirements of Edison
International" on the consolidated statements of income.
Edison International may, at its option, redeem its preferred stocks in whole or in part during certain periods of time prior
to each of the dividend reset dates at a price equal to $1,000 per share plus any accumulated and unpaid dividends. Edison
International may also, at its option, redeem the preferred stocks in whole but not in part at a price equal to $1,020 per
share plus any accumulated and unpaid dividends within a certain period of time following any change in the criteria rating
agencies use that would have adverse effects on the equity credit attributed by rating agencies to the preferred stocks.
The preferred stocks rank senior to Edison International's common stock with respect to dividends rights and distribution
rights upon liquidation. The preferred stocks are not subject to any mandatory sinking fund, retirement fund, purchase fund
or other similar provisions. Holders of the shares of the preferred stocks do not have the right to require Edison
International to repurchase or redeem shares of the preferred stocks.
Preferred and Preference Stock of Utility
SCE's authorized shares are: $100 cumulative preferred – 12 million shares, $25 cumulative preferred – 24 million shares
and preference with no par value – 50 million shares. There were no preferred shares issued or outstanding as of
December 31, 2024 and 2023.
Shares of SCE's preference stock rank senior to SCE's common stock with respect to dividend rights and distribution rights
upon liquidation. SCE's outstanding preference shares are not subject to mandatory redemption and there is no sinking fund
requirement for redemptions or repurchases of preference shares. There are no dividends in arrears for the preference
shares.
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The following table summarizes preference stocks (dividends declared per share are for 2024):
Issue Date
Shares
Outstanding
Redemption
Price per
Share
Dividends
Declared per
Share
December 31,
(in millions, except shares and per
share amounts)
2024
2023
No par value (cumulative):
3-month SOFR+4.199%
Series E
2012
— $
1,000 $
24.418 $
— $
350
5.10% Series G
2013
88,004
2,500
127.500
220
220
3-month SOFR+2.99%
Series H
2014
—
2,500
187.776
—
275
5.375% Series J
2015
130,004
2,500
134.375
325
325
5.45% Series K
2016
120,004
2,500
136.250
300
300
5.00% Series L
2017
190,004
2,500
125.000
475
475
7.50% Series M
2023
220,004
2,500
199.479
550
550
6.95% Series N
2024
140,004
2,500
102.319
350
—
SCE's preference stock
2,220
2,495
Less: issuance costs
(45)
(52)
Edison International's
preference stock of utility
$
2,175 $
2,443
Shares of Series E, G, H and L preference stock may be redeemed at par, in whole or in part. Shares of Series J, K, and M
preference stock may be redeemed at par, in whole, but not in part, at any time prior to September 15, 2025, March 15,
2026, and November 22, 2028, respectively, if certain changes in tax or investment company law or interpretation (or
applicable rating agency equity credit criteria for Series L and M only) occur and certain other conditions are satisfied. On
or after September 15, 2025, March 15, 2026, and November 22, 2028, SCE may redeem the Series J, K, and M shares,
respectively, at par, in whole or in part. For shares of Series J and K preference stock, distributions will accrue and be
payable at a floating rate from and including September 15, 2025 and March 15, 2026, respectively. In May 2024,
$350 million Series N preference stock was issued. The proceeds were used to redeem all of the Series E preference stock.
In November 2024, Series H preference stock was redeemed.
Shares of Series G, H, J, K, L, M and N preference stock were issued to SCE Trust II, SCE Trust III, SCE Trust IV, SCE
Trust V, SCE Trust VI, SCE Trust VII and SCE Trust VIII, respectively, special purpose entities formed to issue trust
securities to the public. The trust securities do not have a maturity date and upon redemption of any shares of the series of
preference stock, a corresponding dollar amount of the trust securities will be redeemed by the applicable trust. The
applicable trust will make distributions at the same rate and on the same dates on the applicable series of trust securities, if
and when the SCE's Board of Directors declares and makes dividend payments on the related preference stock.
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Note 15. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
The changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, consist of:
Edison International
SCE
Years ended December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Beginning balance
$
(9) $
(11) $
(12) $
(8)
Pension and PBOP:
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications
7
(2)
1
(5)
Reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss1
2
1
2
1
Foreign currency translation adjustments
—
3
—
—
Change
9
2
3
(4)
Ending balance
$
— $
(9) $
(9) $
(12)
1 These items are included in the computation of net periodic pension and PBOP Plan expense. See Note 9 for additional information.
Note 16. Other Income, Net
Other income net of expenses is as follows:
Years ended December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
2022
SCE other income (expense):
Equity AFUDC
$
187 $
157 $
137
Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance policies and life
insurance benefits
42
37
42
Interest income
250
261
80
Net periodic benefit income – non-service components
91
100
136
Civic, political and related activities and donations
(63)
(42)
(42)
Other
(14)
(16)
(16)
Total SCE other income, net
493
497
337
Other income (expense) of Edison International Parent and Other:
Net (losses) gains on equity securities
—
(3)
1
Interest income and other
9
6
10
Total Edison International other income, net
$
502 $
500 $
348
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Note 17. Supplemental Cash Flows Information
Supplemental cash flows information is:
Edison International
SCE
Years ended December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
2022
2024
2023
2022
Cash payments (receipts):
Interest, net of amounts capitalized
$
1,588 $
1,401 $
1,001 $
1,306 $
1,155 $
864
Income taxes, net
51
—
(49)
78
—
(49)
Non-cash financing and investing activities:
Dividends declared but not paid:
Common stock
318
299
282
430
360
350
Preference stock of SCE
—
9
8
—
9
8
Details of debt exchange:
Pollution-control bonds redeemed
(2.625%)
—
(135)
—
—
(135)
—
Pollution-control bonds remarketed
(4.50%)
—
135
—
—
135
—
SCE's accrued capital expenditures for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022 were $644 million,
$680 million, and $652 million, respectively. Accrued capital expenditures are included in investing activities in the
consolidated statements of cash flows in the period paid.
Note 18. Related-Party Transactions
Edison International and SCE provide and receive various services to and from its subsidiaries and affiliates. Services
provided to Edison International by SCE are priced at fully loaded cost (i.e., direct cost of goods or service and allocation
of overhead cost). Specified administrative services performed by Edison International or SCE employees, such as payroll
and employee benefit programs, are shared among all affiliates of Edison International. Costs are allocated based on one of
the following formulas: percentage of time worked, equity in investment and advances, number of employees, or multi-
factor (operating revenue, operating expenses, total assets and number of employees). Edison International allocates
various corporate administrative and general costs to SCE and other subsidiaries using established allocation factors.
For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, SCE did not purchase wildfire liability insurance from EIS. Beginning
on July 1, 2023, in lieu of obtaining wildfire liability insurance from the commercial insurance market, SCE implemented
its customer-funded wildfire self-insurance program. For the year ended December 31, 2022, SCE purchased wildfire
liability insurance for premiums of $273 million from EIS. EIS fully reinsured the exposure for these policies through the
commercial reinsurance market, with reinsurance limits and premiums equal to those of the insurance purchased by SCE,
except for a contract for a premium of $93 million for the 12 months ended June 30, 2023 under which EIS provided
insurance protection to SCE. SCE recorded the premium as insurance expense and recorded an equal amount of revenue
due to customer funding through regulatory cost recovery mechanisms, therefore there was no earnings impact on SCE's
consolidated statements of income. EIS recorded the premium as insurance revenue. On the Edison International
consolidated statements of income, the EIS insurance revenue was eliminated with SCE's insurance expense, therefore the
SCE customer revenues increased the earnings of Edison International. The amount of insurance expense and
corresponding revenue was $44 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The expected insurance recoveries from
previously purchased wildfire-related insurance from EIS included in SCE's consolidated balance sheets were $303 million
and $355 million at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. The expense for wildfire-related insurance
premiums paid to EIS was $132 million and $213 million for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
Edison International Foundation ("EIXF") is an unconsolidated not-for-profit organization. Edison International does not
have title to, and cannot receive contributions back from, EIXF. Edison International made contributions to EIXF of
$19 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, which was reflected in "Other income, net" on Edison International's
consolidated statements of income. There were no contributions in 2023 and 2022.
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CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL
DISCLOSURE
None.
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Based on an evaluation of Edison International's and SCE's disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules
13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), as of December 31,
2024, Edison International's and SCE's respective principal executive officers and principal financial officers have
concluded that such controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by Edison
International and SCE in reports that the companies file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed,
summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC rules and forms. In addition, Edison International's
and SCE's respective principal executive officers and principal financial officers have concluded that such controls and
procedures were effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed by Edison International and SCE in the
reports that Edison International and SCE file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to
Edison International's and SCE's management, including Edison International's and SCE's respective principal executive
officers and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions
regarding required disclosure.
Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Edison International's and SCE's respective management are responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal
control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f), for Edison
International and its subsidiaries and SCE, respectively. Under the supervision and with the participation of their respective
principal executive officer and principal financial officer, Edison International's and SCE's management conducted an
evaluation of the effectiveness of their respective internal controls over financial reporting based on the framework set
forth in Internal Control—Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the
Treadway Commission (COSO). Based on their evaluations under the COSO framework, Edison International's and SCE's
respective management concluded that Edison International's and SCE's respective internal controls over financial
reporting were effective as of December 31, 2024. Edison International's internal control over financial reporting as of
December 31, 2024 has been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm,
as stated in their report included in this filing, which is incorporated herein by this reference. This annual report does not
include an attestation report of SCE's independent registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over
financial reporting. Management's report for SCE is not subject to attestation by the independent registered public
accounting firm.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in Edison International's or SCE's internal control over financial reporting during the fourth quarter
of 2024 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, Edison International's or SCE's internal
control over financial reporting.
Jointly Owned Utility Plant
Edison International's and SCE's respective scope of evaluation of internal control over financial reporting includes their
Jointly Owned Utility Projects.
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BUSINESS
CORPORATE STRUCTURE, INDUSTRY AND OTHER INFORMATION
Edison International was incorporated in 1987 as the parent holding company of SCE, a California public utility
incorporated in 1909. Edison International also owns Trio, a global energy advisory firm providing integrated sustainability
and energy solutions to commercial, industrial and institutional customers.
The principal executive office of Edison International is located at 2244 Walnut Grove Avenue, P.O. Box 976, Rosemead,
California 91770, and Edison International's telephone numbers is (626) 302-2222. The principal executive office of SCE
is located at 2244 Walnut Grove Avenue, P.O. Box 800, Rosemead, California 91770, and SCEs telephone numbers is
(626) 302-1212.
This is a combined Annual Report on Form 10-K for Edison International and SCE. Edison International and SCE make
available at www.edisoninvestor.com: Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports
on Form 8-K, Proxy Statements and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act, as soon as reasonably practicable after Edison International and SCE electronically file such
material with, or furnishes it to, the SEC. Such reports are also available on the SEC's internet website at www.sec.gov.
The information contained on, or connected to, the Edison investor website is not incorporated by reference into this report.
Subsidiaries of Edison International
SCE – Public Utility
SCE is an investor-owned public utility primarily engaged in the business of supplying and delivering electricity through
SCE's electrical infrastructure to an approximately 50,000 square-mile area of southern California. SCE serves
approximately 5 million customers in its service area. As of December 31, 2024, SCE's total number of customers by class
were as follows:
(in thousands)
2024
2023
2022
Residential
4,618
4,576
4,541
Commercial
611
610
609
Industrial
5
5
6
Public authorities
69
69
69
Agricultural and other
18
19
19
Total
5,321
5,279
5,244
CPUC and FERC rates decouple authorized revenue from the volume of electricity sales and the price of energy procured
so that SCE has the opportunity to receive revenue equal to amounts authorized by the relevant regulatory agencies. As a
result, the volume of electricity sold does not have a direct impact on SCE's financial results. See "SCE—Overview of
Ratemaking Process—CPUC" and "—FERC" for further information.
Trio – Energy Service Provider
Trio is a global energy advisory firm providing integrated sustainability and energy solutions to commercial, industrial and
institutional customers. Trio aims to provide energy solutions that address cost, carbon and complex choices for its
customers.
Regulation of Edison International as a Holding Company
As a public utility holding company, Edison International is subject to the Public Utility Holding Company Act. The Public
Utility Holding Company Act primarily obligates Edison International and its utility subsidiaries to provide access to their
books and records to the FERC and the CPUC for ratemaking purposes.
Edison International is not a public utility and its capital structure is not regulated by the CPUC. The 1988 CPUC decision
authorizing SCE to reorganize into a holding company structure, however, imposed certain obligations on Edison
International and its affiliates. These obligations include a requirement that SCE's dividend policy continue to be
established by the SCE Board of Directors as though SCE were a stand-alone utility company, and that the capital
requirements of SCE, as deemed to be necessary to meet SCE's electricity service obligations, shall receive first priority
from the Boards of Directors of Edison International and SCE. The CPUC has also promulgated Affiliate Transaction
Rules, which, among other requirements, prohibit holding companies from (1) being used as a conduit to provide non
public information to a utility's affiliates and (2) causing or abetting a utility's violation of the rules, including providing
preferential treatment to its affiliates.
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Human Capital
At December 31, 2024, Edison International had an aggregate of 14,013 employees (excluding interns and employees on
leaves of absence), of which 13,483 were full-time employees of SCE or its subsidiaries. In addition to employees, SCE's
workforce includes a significant number of contract workers who support SCE's operations. Among these contract workers
are Safety Tier 1 Contractors. SCE estimates, based on contractors' self-reported hours worked and a 2,080-hour work year,
that there were approximately 8,798 full-time equivalent Safety Tier 1 Contractors supporting SCE operations during 2024.
All Safety Tier 1 Contractors engaged in decommissioning activities at San Onofre are managed by the DGC. In addition to
Safety Tier 1 Contractors, SCE also uses other contract workers to support its transmission and distribution, vegetation
management, information technology and customer service activities.
Approximately 4,300 of SCE's employees are represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
("IBEW"). In February 2023, the IBEW membership ratified new collective bargaining agreements for the period January
1, 2023 through December 31, 2025. SCE continues to negotiate agreements with additional employee groups who
subsequently certified IBEW as their bargaining representative. A substantial number of SCE's contract workers are also
unionized.
Edison International focuses on various human capital measures and objectives in managing its business, including
measures and objectives related to safety, diversity, equity and inclusion and workforce continuity.
Safety
Safety is the first of Edison International’s core values. Edison International is committed to fostering and maintaining a
safe environment for its employees, contract workers, customers, and the public. Over the past several years, Edison
International has intensified its efforts to improve workforce safety, including an increased focus on, and investment in,
maturing a culture of safety ownership among its workforce that empowers employees and contract workers to own their
safety, support their team members' safety and contribute to a safe work environment.
Edison International takes efforts to eliminate fatalities and serious injuries, and reduce all injuries in our employee and
contractor workforce. Edison International also continues to enhance its workforce safety culture. For instance, SCE uses
safety culture assessments for both employee and contractors to measure progress toward improving safety culture.
Additionally, all full-time employees are provided with regular safety-related training, particularly for those who work in
proximity to high-voltage electrical equipment and other high-risk activities.
SCE has implemented a people and systems safety plan for high hazard organizations. This plan is driven by SCE’s Safety
Management System (“SMS”) and safety culture improvement efforts. Foundational to the SMS is the safety risk
management pillar that identifies and prioritizes risks and mitigations based on several factors, including worker and leader
input. The SMS strives to enable safety culture improvements for leader ownership and accountability. Examples of key
risk mitigations targeted by the SMS include reducing the risk of electrical contact in underground structures and
implementing new work methods to reduce fall risk.
In 2024, SCE increased oversight of its contracted workforce through hiring of additional safety advisors and utilization of
third-party observers. Similar to prior years, SCE implemented contractor initiatives to provide additional education on safe
work practices, enhance risk awareness and better streamline understanding of SCE expectations. As part of SCE’s safety
protocols and contractor safety efforts, it forms incident review teams to address all contractor serious injury incidents, and
related corrective actions. The respective contractors are then required to perform a cause evaluation to determine causes
and learnings for each incident. Incident review outcomes including any work practice changes, rule updates, and new tools
are shared and communicated to SCE employees and contractors for their knowledge, awareness, and implementation.
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Edison International also uses various measures to assess safety performance, including, without limitation, fatalities and
serious injury rates for employees and contract workers. The following represents data for 2024:
Employee work-related fatalities
0
Employee EEI Serious Injuries
18
Employee EEI SIF Rate1
0.126
Employee DART Rate2
1.53
Contractor work-related fatalities3
5
Safety Tier 1 Contractor EEI Serious Injuries3
13
Safety Tier 1 Contractor EEI SIF Rate1,3
0.20
Safety Tier 1 Contractor DART Rate2,3
0.34
1
EEI SIF Rate is calculated by multiplying the total number of 2024 EEI SIF incidents (classified by SCE on or before January 16,
2025) by 200,000 and then dividing by the total number of reported hours worked.
2
DART Rate is calculated by multiplying the number of 2024 DARTs (reported to SCE on or before January 10, 2025 for Safety
Tier 1 Contractors and classified as a DART by SCE on or before January 16, 2025 for employees) by 200,000 and then dividing by
the total number of reported hours worked. The 2025 DART Rates may change based on information received by SCE after January
10, 2025, for Safety Tier 1 Contractors and after January 16, 2025 for employees.
3
Represents SCE contractor safety data and data provided by the DGC for contractors that undertake a significant scope of
decommissioning activities at San Onofre.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Edison International believes that a merit-based work environment that includes people with diverse skills, experiences and
perspectives is an important driver of success. This merit-based inclusive approach supports a workforce that reflects the
customers and communities it serves and enables Edison International to continue to earn public trust and drive better
business outcomes. At Edison International, on average, employees in the same role regardless of race/ethnicity or gender
identification receive equal pay for equal work. Similar to broader society, when looking at gender or race/ethnicity-
specific groups across Edison International without regard to role, female employees and Black and Hispanic employees do
not receive comparable pay to male and White employees, respectively, due to lower representation of female, Black and
Hispanic employees in higher paying jobs. Edison International is committed to broad recruitment and use of merit-based
hiring practices to attract and retain top talent.
The table below provides Edison International's employee diversity data1 as of December 31, 2024:
Employees2
Leaders3
Executives4
Females
31 %
28 %
41 %
Racially/ethnically diverse5
64 %
56 %
37 %
Racially/ethnically or gender diverse5
73 %
64 %
61 %
1
Calculated using the guidelines SCE uses to calculate the diversity data it reports to the United States Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission.
2
Excludes interns and employees on a leave of absence.
3
"Leaders" represents all non-executive manager and supervisor level employees.
4
"Executives" represents all officers and all director level employees.
5
Excludes employees of Trio's subsidiary Alfa Energy Ltd. Alfa Energy Ltd.’s workforce is based in the United Kingdom and does
not track race/ethnicity data due to regulatory restrictions.
To support Edison International's diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, Executives and Leaders are offered training and
tools to promote teams that include people with diverse skills, experiences and perspectives. Edison International uses
various measures to assess success of its workforce development initiatives, including without limitation, monitoring
hiring, promotion and turnover rates.
Workforce Continuity
Edison International is committed to identifying and developing the talents of its workforce and takes a variety of steps to
increase employee engagement and provide employees opportunities for growth. Employees are offered training
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opportunities, including an onboarding program, technical training, required ethics and compliance training and optional
trainings to support career development. SCE estimates that over 95% of active SCE employees completed all assigned
training required to be completed in 2024 as part of SCE's enterprise-wide training program. Employees may also be
required to take additional trainings based on their job function.
Employees receive competitive compensation packages which include a wide selection of health plans, a 401(k) savings
plan with a company match, wellness programs and initiatives, tuition reimbursement, competitive vacation/holiday
program, professional development, volunteer programs, employee assistance program, and a philanthropy and matching
contribution program.
Edison International uses various measures to assess employee engagement and satisfaction, including, without limitation,
conducting regular employee engagement surveys and monitoring turnover. Edison International Parent and SCE's
combined Turnover Rate was 7.9% and 5.4% in 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Executives engage in succession planning for leadership positions within the organization. Edison International's and SCE's
Boards of Directors also engage in succession planning and talent development discussions for senior officers.
Edison International's Sustainability Report is available at http://www.edison.com/sustainability. The report and any other
information contained on, or connected to, this website are not deemed part of, and are not incorporated by reference into,
this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Insurance
Edison International maintains a property and casualty insurance program for itself and its subsidiaries and excess liability
insurance covering liabilities to third parties for bodily injury or property damage resulting from operations. These policies
are subject to specific retentions, sub-limits and deductibles, which are comparable to those carried by other utility
companies of similar size. Catastrophic events, such as hurricanes and storms, that have not impacted Edison International
or its subsidiaries directly have had an impact, and can have future impacts, on insurance markets overall.
While SCE maintains insurance relating to cybersecurity events, such insurance is subject to a number of exclusions and
may be insufficient to offset any losses, costs or damage experienced.
SCE also has separate insurance programs for nuclear property and liability, workers compensation and wildfires. For
further information on nuclear and wildfire insurance, see "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 12.
Commitments and Contingencies—Contingencies."
SCE
Regulation
CPUC
The CPUC has the authority to regulate, among other things, retail rates, utility distribution-level equipment and assets,
energy purchases on behalf of retail customers, SCE capital structure, rate of return, issuance of securities, disposition of
utility assets and facilities, oversight of nuclear decommissioning funding and costs, and aspects of the transmission system
planning, site identification and construction, including safety and environmental mitigation. The CPUC can assess
penalties on any public utility that violates or fails to comply with its rules and requirements, of up to $100,000, for each
offense, which could be assessed daily for a continuing violation. The CPUC's enforcement policy authorizes the staff of
the CPUC to draft proposed Administrative Consent Orders and Administrative Enforcement Orders, both of which can
include fines and serve as alternatives to issuance of a citation or formal investigation proceeding, for CPUC consideration
and approval.
FERC
The FERC has the authority to regulate wholesale rates as well as other matters, including unbundled transmission service
pricing, rate of return, accounting practices, and licensing of hydroelectric projects. The FERC also has jurisdiction over a
portion of the retail rates and associated rate design.
CAISO
The CAISO operates a wholesale energy market primarily in California through which competing electricity generators
offer their electricity output to market participants, including electricity retailers. SCE has placed its transmission system
under the operational control of the CAISO.
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Major transmission projects required for reliability, economic and other policy reasons are identified and approved through
the CAISO's annual transmission planning process. Depending on the nature of the project identified, it may be assigned to
SCE or set for competitive bid.
The CAISO is conducting transmission planning studies to identify transmission needed to meet a 30 million metric ton
GHG emissions target by 2030 set by the CPUC for California's electricity sector to support California's target of reducing
overall GHG emissions statewide.
NERC
The FERC assigned administrative responsibility to the NERC to establish and enforce reliability standards and critical
infrastructure protection standards, which protect the bulk power system against potential disruptions from cyber and
physical security breaches. The critical infrastructure protection standards focus on controlling access to critical physical
and cybersecurity assets, including supervisory control and data acquisition systems for the electric grid. The reliability
standards define the requirements for planning and operating the bulk power system. Compliance with these standards is
mandatory. As of the date of this filing, the maximum penalty that may be levied for violating a NERC reliability or critical
infrastructure protection standard is approximately $1.5 million per violation, per day.
OEIS
Effective July 1, 2021, the OEIS became the successor to the CPUC's Wildfire Safety Division ("WSD"), and was vested
with the powers, duties, and responsibilities of the WSD, as well as other statutory authority. OEIS is responsible for,
among other things, approving and overseeing compliance with WMPs. As part of overseeing WMP compliance, OEIS can
issue notices of violation and recommend that the Commission pursue an enforcement action against an electrical
corporation for noncompliance with its approved WMP. Other OEIS tasks include conducting safety culture assessments,
approving executive compensation structures, and issuing safety certifications.
NRC
The NRC has jurisdiction with respect to the safety of San Onofre and Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations. The NRC
regulates commercial nuclear power plants through licensing, oversight and inspection, performance assessment, and
enforcement of its requirements. In June 2013, SCE decided to permanently retire and decommission San Onofre. The
NRC regulates the decommissioning of San Onofre. For further information, see "Liquidity and Capital Resources—SCE
—Decommissioning of San Onofre" in the MD&A.
Other Regulatory Agencies
The construction, planning and project site identification of SCE's transmission lines and substation facilities require
compliance with various laws and approval of many governmental agencies in addition to the CPUC and FERC. These
include various state regulatory agencies depending on the project location; the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and
other environmental, land management and resource agencies such as the Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. Forest
Service, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, the California Coastal Commission, and the State Water
Resources Control Board. In addition, to the extent that SCE transmission line projects pass through lands owned or
controlled by Native American tribes, consent and approval from the affected tribes and the Bureau of Indian Affairs are
also necessary for the project to proceed.
Compliance with Government Regulations
SCE incurs significant costs to comply with government regulations. These costs, which include operation and
maintenance expenses and capital expenses, include without limitation: costs incurred to maintain wildfire insurance
coverage required under AB 1054; comply with environmental regulations, including licensing requirements, regulations
governing California's renewable energy standards and regulations governing the decommissioning of San Onofre; land use
and construction regulations; privacy and cybersecurity regulations; and Occupational Safety and Health Administration
regulations. SCE also incurs operation and maintenance expenses and capital expenses to comply with requirements set
forth in various regulatory decisions, including costs incurred to implement its approved capital projects and safety
programs such as its WMPs.
Most costs incurred by SCE to comply with government regulations are authorized in its CPUC and FERC general rate
cases and, are therefore, recovered through electric rates. To the extent SCE incurs costs to comply with government
regulations above those that are authorized, or prior to obtaining authorization for recovery through rates (for instance
certain costs incurred in line with SCE's obligations under its WMPs and tracked in wildfire mitigation-related
memorandum accounts), SCE will seek recovery of such costs through electric rates to the extent they are eligible for
recovery. There is no assurance that SCE will be allowed to fully recover these costs. For further information on wildfire
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mitigation and wildfire insurance costs, see "Liquidity and Capital Resources—SCE—Regulatory Proceedings—Wildfire
Related Regulatory Proceedings."
SCE earns a rate of return on its authorized capital expenditures included in its rate base. Approximately $1.6 billion of
spending by SCE on wildfire risk mitigation capital expenditures made after August 1, 2019 are not included in rate base
under the terms of AB 1054.
Overview of Ratemaking Process
CPUC
Revenue authorized by the CPUC through GRC proceedings is intended to provide SCE a reasonable opportunity to
recover its costs and earn a return on its net investments in generation and distribution assets and general plant (also
referred to as "rate base") on a forecast basis. Revenue is authorized through quadrennial GRC proceedings where the
CPUC sets an annual revenue requirement for the base year which is made up of the operation and maintenance costs,
depreciation, taxes and a return consistent with the authorized cost of capital (discussed below). In the GRC proceedings,
the CPUC also generally approves the level of capital spending on a forecast basis. Following the base year, the revenue
requirements for the remaining three years will be set by a methodology established in the GRC proceeding, which has
generally, among other items, included annual allowances for escalation in operation and maintenance costs and additional
changes in capital-related investments.
SCE's 2021 GRC authorized revenue requirements for 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 of $6.9 billion, $7.3 billion, $7.7 billion
and $8.4 billion, with the approved revenue requirement for 2024 being subject to adjustments for SCE's 2024 cost of
capital and expanded customer-funded self-insurance for wildfire-related claims. In May 2023, SCE filed its 2025 GRC
application for the four-year period of 2025 – 2028. For further discussion of the 2025 GRC, see "Management Overview –
2025 General Rate Case" in the MD&A.
By May 15 in the year preceding each GRC application filing date, SCE is required to file a Risk Assessment and
Mitigation Phase ("RAMP") application with the CPUC to provide information about SCE's assessment of its key safety
risks and its proposed programs and spending for mitigating those risks. SCE filed its RAMP application for the 2025 GRC
in May 2022. The information developed during the RAMP informs SCE's proposed projects and funding requests in the
subsequent phase of the GRC.
The CPUC regulates SCE's cost of capital, including its capital structure and authorized rates of return. SCE's currently
authorized capital structure is 43% long-term debt, 5% preferred equity and 52% common equity. SCE’s authorized capital
structure is subject to certain exclusions, for example the waiver of certain expenses and debt related to the 2017/2018
Wildfire/Mudslide Events. For further information on the exclusion related to the 2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events, see
"Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies—SCE Dividends."
SCE's currently authorized cost of capital for 2025 consists of: cost of long-term debt of 4.58%, cost of preferred equity of
6.42% and ROE of 10.33%. Based on these cost factors and the capital structure discussed above, SCE’s weighted average
return on rate base will be 7.66% for 2025.
CPUC rates decouple authorized revenue from the volume of electricity sales so that SCE receives revenue equal to
amounts authorized. Differences between amounts collected and authorized levels are either collected from or refunded to
customers, and, therefore, such differences do not impact operating revenue. Accordingly, SCE is neither benefited nor
burdened by the volume of retail electricity sales.
Cost-recovery balancing accounts track the difference between actual expenditures associated with the account, revenue
authorized for recovery by the CPUC (authorized revenue requirement), and the actual revenues collected within customer
rates to cover those specific expenditures. These balancing accounts are used to track and recover, among other things,
SCE's decoupled costs of fuel and purchased power, as well as certain operation and maintenance expenses. SCE earns no
return on these activities and although differences between forecasted and actual costs do not impact earnings, such
differences do impact cash flows and can change rapidly. SCE also has capital-related balancing accounts on which it earns
a return, such as the pole loading balancing account. Costs tracked in balancing accounts are not subject to after-the-fact
reasonableness review unless the balancing accounts are one-way balancing accounts or otherwise subject to a cost cap.
SCE also has memorandum accounts, which track costs above authorized levels eligible for cost recovery upon a future
reasonableness review. To the extent SCE does not have a tracking mechanism, SCE cannot recover expenses that exceed
authorized amounts. However, every subsequent GRC allows SCE to reflect its prior actual investment in plant as a part of
the forecast for the next test year.
Under the 2021 GRC final decision, SCE can recover WCCP expenditures up to 110% of authorized WCCP amounts and
up to 115% of authorized vegetation management expenses without being subject to after-the fact reasonableness review.
SCE can seek recovery of WCCP amounts above 110% of authorized levels and vegetation management expenses above
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115% of authorized levels through reasonableness review applications. "Liquidity and Capital Resources—SCE—
Regulatory Proceedings—Wildfire Related Regulatory Proceedings—2021 GRC Wildfire Mitigation Memorandum
Account Balances."
SCE's cost-recovery mechanism for its fuel and purchased power-related costs is facilitated in three main balancing
accounts, the ERRA, the PABA, and the new system generation balancing account ("NSGBA"). For all three accounts,
SCE sets rates based on an annual forecast of the costs that it expects to incur during the subsequent year. In addition, the
CPUC has established a "trigger" mechanism for the ERRA and the PABA. The trigger mechanism requires SCE to request
an expeditious rate change if the sum of the ERRA balance and the bundled service customers' pro-rata share of the PABA
balance exceeds 4% of SCE's prior year generation rate revenue and SCE does not expect the aggregate overcollection or
undercollection to fall below 5% of SCE's prior year generation rate revenue within 120 days. For 2025, SCE estimates the
4% and 5% trigger amounts to be approximately $234 million and $292 million, respectively.
For 2024, the 4% and 5% trigger amounts were approximately $258 million and $323 million, respectively. As of
December 31, 2024, the ERRA was overcollected by approximately $854 million, the PABA was undercollected by
approximately $800 million, and the NSGBA was undercollected by approximately $54 million. In December 2024, the
CPUC approved SCE incorporating these year-end balances into customer rates in January 2025.
The majority of fuel and purchased power procurement-related costs eligible for recovery through cost-recovery rates are
pre-approved by the CPUC through specific decisions and a procurement plan with predefined standards that establish the
eligibility for cost-recovery. If such costs are subsequently found to be non-compliant with this procurement plan, then this
could negatively impact SCE's earnings and cash flows. In addition, the CPUC retrospectively reviews outages associated
with utility-owned generation and SCE's power procurement contract administration activities through the annual ERRA
review proceeding. A CPUC finding that SCE was unreasonable or imprudent with respect to its utility-owned generation
outages and contract administration activities, could negatively impact SCE's earnings and cash flows. The ERRA review
proceeding is also used as a venue to review costs in various memorandum and balancing accounts including the Pole
Loading and Deteriorated Pole Programs Balancing Account.
A California law adopted in 2022 has directed the CPUC to develop a definition of energy affordability and to use energy
affordability metrics to guide the development of any protections, incentives, discounts, or new programs to assist
residential customers facing hardships or disconnections due to electricity or gas bills and to assess the impact of proposed
rate increases on different types of residential customers.
FERC
Transmission capital and operating costs that are prudently incurred, including a return on its net investment in
transmission assets, are recovered through revenue authorized by the FERC. Since 2012, SCE has used a formula rate to
determine SCE's FERC transmission revenue requirement, including its construction work in progress (CWIP) revenue
requirement. Under operation of the formula rate, transmission revenue will be updated to actual cost of service annually.
The transmission revenue requirement and rates are updated each December, to reflect a forecast of costs for the upcoming
rate period, as well as a true up of the transmission revenue to actual costs incurred by SCE in the prior calendar year on its
formula rate.
The FERC ROE is currently fixed at 10.3% and does not separately reflect any adders. The FERC ROE would only change
if a different ROE is approved by the FERC in a new proceeding. For further information on the FERC formula rates,
related transmission revenue requirements and rate changes, see "Liquidity and Capital Resources—SCE—Regulatory
Proceedings—2025 FERC Formula Rate Annual Update" in the MD&A.
Retail Rates Structure and Residential Rate Design
To develop retail rates, the authorized revenue requirements are allocated among all customer classes (residential,
commercial, industrial, agricultural and street lighting) on a functional basis (i.e., generation, distribution, transmission,
etc.). Specific rate components are designed to recover the authorized revenue allocated to each customer class.
SCE has a two-tier residential rate structure. The first tier is priced below the average rate and is intended to cover the
customer's essential electricity needs. The second tier is priced at 29% more than the first tier. The CPUC has ordered a
transition from tiered to time-of-use ("TOU") rates for most residential customers unless they opt to stay on the tiered rate
structure. The TOU rate structure is the current default rate and also incorporates the two-tier structure through a baseline
credit applied to approximately 300 kWh a month. Under a TOU rate structure, rates are based on the time of day and the
season. TOU rates are typically lower early in the day, overnight, and on the weekends when energy resources are less in
demand. SCE completed a multi-year transition to TOU rates in June 2022, and, as of December 31, 2024, approximately
60% of residential customers are on TOU rates. To recover a portion of the fixed costs of serving no- or low-usage
residential customers, SCE assesses both fixed charges of less than $1 per month, and a minimum charge of $10 per month
($5 for low-income customers). In May 2024, the CPUC authorized a residential class Basic Service Charge (i.e., fixed
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charge) with three tier level graduations. The Basic Service Charge graduations are based on participation in income-
qualified programs. Customers in the California Alternative Rates for Energy (CARE) and Family Electric Rates
Assistance (FERA) programs receive Basic Service Charges that are respectively 25% and 50% of the $24.15 fixed charge
applicable to all other residential customers. The newly adopted fixed charges will be implemented in the fourth quarter of
2025. SCE will continue to offer financial assistance programs (CARE and FERA) that provide significant discounts to
customers who qualify for bill assistance based on their household size and income. For information on residential rates for
customers with renewable generation systems, see "—Competition" below.
Purchased Power and Fuel Supply
SCE obtains the power, energy, and local grid support needed to serve its customers primarily from purchases from
external parties. SCE estimates that approximately 19% of power delivered to SCE's customers in 2024 came from SCE's
own generating facilities.
Natural Gas Supply
SCE requires natural gas to fuel its Mountainview and peaker plants, which are generation units that operate in response to
wholesale market signals related to power prices and reliability needs. The physical natural gas purchased by SCE is
sourced in competitive interstate markets at trading points on the SoCalGas local distribution company system. SoCalGas
is the primary provider of intrastate pipeline transportation service to the gas-fueled generation stations that SCE controls.
In 2015 – 2016, SoCalGas experienced a significant natural gas fuel leak at its Aliso Canyon underground gas storage
facility that resulted in reduced capacity and usage of the facility. Currently, Aliso Canyon is authorized to operate at up to
79% of its maximum capacity. CPUC has established a biennial assessment process to evaluate the reliability and cost
impacts of minimizing or eliminating reliance on Aliso Canyon. To date, SCE has found that gas storage-use restrictions
combined with SoCalGas pipeline maintenance constraints contributed to increased electricity costs for customers but did
not impact grid reliability. However, there is no certainty that these restrictions or pipeline constraints will not impact grid
reliability in the future. Price increases faced by customers would not affect SCE's earnings because SCE expects recovery
of these costs through the ERRA balancing account or other CPUC approved procurement plans. However, these higher
prices may impact cash flow due to the timing of those recoveries. For more information on cost-recovery mechanisms, see
"—Overview of Ratemaking Process" above. SCE is actively monitoring legislative and regulatory processes that are
addressing pipeline and electric grid operations impacted by the Aliso Canyon leak, including an Order Instituting
Investigation issued by the CPUC in February 2017 to consider the feasibility of minimizing or eliminating the use of the
Aliso Canyon facility. SCE has also made additional procurement efforts to alleviate the impact of the partial closure of
Aliso Canyon, including accelerating existing contracts for new capacity, procuring energy storage from third-parties,
contracting for design, build, and transfer of utility-owned storage, procuring additional demand response and contracting
for firm gas transportation capacity.
CAISO Wholesale Energy Market
The CAISO operates a wholesale energy market primarily in California through which competing electricity generators
offer their electricity output to market participants, including electricity retailers. The CAISO schedules power in hourly
increments with hourly prices through a day-ahead market in California and schedules power in fifteen-minute and five-
minute increments with fifteen-minute and five-minute prices through two real-time markets that cover California and
portions of ten neighboring states through the Western Energy Imbalance Market. Both markets optimize energy
procurement, ancillary service procurement, unit commitment and congestion management. SCE participates in the day-
ahead and real-time markets for the sale of its own generation and generation under contract and for purchases for its load
requirements. In December 2023, the FERC approved an Extended Day-Ahead Market ("EDAM"), giving utilities in the
Western Energy Imbalance Market the option of joining a centralized day-ahead market run by the CAISO. The EDAM
gives utilities an opportunity to lock in energy prices a day in advance, and thereby substantially avoid volatility in the real-
time energy market.
The CPUC's Resource Adequacy program imposes resource adequacy requirements on load-serving entities like SCE that
are designed to provide sufficient resources to the CAISO to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the grid in real time.
The CPUC has adopted a central procurement structure in SCE's distribution service area for local resource adequacy that
transfers the responsibility for procuring local resource adequacy from other local load-serving entities to SCE as a central
procurement entity ("CPE") for its distribution service area. Under this structure, while SCE procures local resource
adequacy to meet the local resource adequacy requirement for its distribution service area, other load-serving entities can
also procure their own local resources. Load-serving entities that procure their own local resources can: (i) sell the capacity
to SCE, (ii) utilize the resources, or (iii) voluntarily show the resources to meet their own needs, thereby reducing the
amount of local resource adequacy the CPE will need to procure and reducing the total CPE procurement costs shared by
all load-serving entities in that distribution service area.
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Following state-wide rotating outages in August 2020 that impacted a significant number of SCE's customers, the CPUC
has taken action towards ensuring reliable electric service in the event that an extreme heat events occur during summer.
The CPUC has issued decisions requiring at least an aggregate of 15,500 MW of additional net qualifying renewable or
zero-emitting capacity to be procured collectively by all of the load-serving entities subject to the CPUC’s Integrated
Resource Planning purview. The aggregate additional capacity is required by 2028, with 2,000 MW required by 2023, an
additional 6,000 MW required by 2024, an additional 1,500 MW required by 2025, an additional 2,000 MW required by
2026, an additional 2,000 MW required by 2027, and an additional 2,000 MW of long-lead time resources, comprised of
1,000 MW of long-duration storage and 1,000 MW of firm zero-emitting resources required by 2028; 2,500 MW of the
aggregate procurement requirement through 2025 must be through generation or generation paired with storage.
SCE's allocation of the requirements is 705 MW by 2023, 2,114 MW by 2024, 529 MW by 2025, 684 MW by 2026, 684
MW by 2027, and 705 MW of long-lead time resources, comprised of 353 MW of long-duration storage and 352 MW of
firm zero-emitting resources by 2028, for a total of 5,421 MW; 880 MW of the aggregate procurement requirement through
2025 must be through generation or generation paired with storage.
SCE has met its capacity requirements through 2027, and its long-duration storage requirement for 2028. SCE expects to
meet its firm zero-emitting requirement in the first quarter of 2025, which will fully satisfy SCE’s overall procurement
requirements. As of December 31, 2024, SCE had procured approximately 5,583 MW of additional qualifying renewable
or zero-emitting capacity with expected online dates in 2023 through 2028; approximately 1,900 MW of this capacity has
come online. SCE has procured approximately 658 MW (and expects to have 729 MW, fully meeting the requirements, in
the first quarter of 2025) of qualifying capacity with expected online dates by 2028 toward the long-duration storage and
firm-zero emitting resource procurement requirements. SCE has procured the capacity and generation needed to meet its
880 MW aggregate procurement requirement for generation or generation paired with storage by 2025, but some of that
generation is not expected to come online until 2026 and 2027. In September 2024, the CPUC issued a decision allowing
temporary zero-emitting or RPS-eligible incremental bridge resources to meet the 2025 procurement requirement for
generation or generation paired with storage. This allows SCE to use certain temporary bridge resources for up to three
years to meet its 880 MW procurement requirement for generation or generation paired with storage by 2025, until its
contracted resources expected to come online in 2026 and 2027 are online. SCE has procured sufficient temporary bridge
resources to meet the 880 MW procurement requirement by 2025 until its other contracted resources come online in 2026
and 2027.
In February 2024, the CPUC adopted a decision approving SCE’s integrated resource plan identifying the resources needed
to meet California’s greenhouse gas emissions and reliability targets and authorizing SCE to procure the resource needs
identified in its plan. Additionally, the CPUC approved a process to request extensions of the 2028 procurement
requirement for long-duration storage and firm zero-emitting resources to no later than 2031. The CPUC also denied SCE’s
request for extension of the 2025 aggregate procurement requirement for generation or generation paired with storage to
2027, although a subsequent decision issued in September 2024 allowed temporary zero-emitting or RPS-eligible bridge
resources to meet the requirement as discussed above.
Competition
SCE faces retail competition in the sale of electricity to the extent that federal and California laws permit other sources to
provide electricity and related services to retail customers within SCE's service area. While retail competition impacts
customer rates it does not impact SCE's earnings activities because the volume of electricity sales is decoupled from
authorized revenue. The increased retail competition is from governmental entities formed by cities, counties, and certain
other public agencies to generate and/or purchase electricity for their local residents and businesses, known as CCAs.
While California law provides only limited opportunities for customers in SCE's service area to choose to purchase power
directly from an Electric Service Provider, a limited, phased-in expansion of customer choice ("Direct Access") for
nonresidential customers was authorized beginning in 2009, and an additional limited expansion of Direct Access was
authorized in 2018. When a customer who had previously taken bundled service from SCE converts to taking retail
electricity service from an Electric Service Provider or a CCA, SCE remains that customer's transmission and distribution
provider. Other forms of departing load include customer generation, and load that departs SCE service entirely to take
electricity service from a publicly owned utility or a tribal utility.
California law requires bundled service customers to remain financially indifferent to departing load customers and to the
mass return of departing load customers in the event of an Electric Service Provider or CCA's failure or other service
termination. The CPUC has issued a series of decisions designed to avoid cost shifting in the context of departing load,
including revising the power charge indifference adjustment methodology to effectively address the cost shifts to bundled
service customers.
Investor-owned utilities serve as the default providers of last resort in their respective service areas and can be significantly
impacted by the Electric Service Providers or CCAs failing or otherwise exiting the market. In March 2021, the CPUC
initiated a rulemaking to examine the risks of catastrophic failures by Electric Service Providers or CCAs on investor-
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owned utilities and the need for any changes in the regulatory framework to increase consumer protections and financial
security requirements, among other measures. As part of this rulemaking, the CPUC will also examine under what
requirements a CCA or Electric Service Provider may assume the provider of last resort obligation from an investor-owned
electric utility in some or all of the utility’s service area.
As of year-end 2024, SCE had twelve CCAs serving customers in its service area that represented approximately 21% of
SCE's total service load. While one CCA terminated service and mass returned its customers to SCE’s bundled service in
2024, one CCA expanded in SCE's service area in 2024 and two CCAs expanded in SCE's service area in 2023. One
expanded CCA has been approved by the CPUC to serve customers in SCE's service area in 2025. Based on recent load
statistics, SCE anticipates that Direct Access and CCA load will be approximately 16% and 21% of its total service load by
the end of 2025, respectively.
Customer-owned power generation and storage alternatives, such as rooftop solar facilities and battery systems, are
increasingly installed by SCE's customers behind SCE's revenue meter as a result of technological developments, federal
and state subsidies, and declining costs of such alternatives. Beginning in 2020, and subject to certain exceptions, most
newly built homes in California are required to have solar installations.
California legislation passed in 1995 encouraged private residential and commercial investment in renewable energy
resources by requiring SCE and other investor-owned electric utilities to offer a NEM billing option to customers who
install eligible power generation systems to supply all or part of their energy needs. NEM customers are interconnected to
SCE's grid and credited for the net difference between the electricity SCE supplied to them through the grid and the
electricity the customer exported to SCE over a 12-month period. SCE is required to credit the NEM customer for most of
the power they sell back to SCE at the retail rate. Through the credit they receive, NEM customers effectively avoid paying
certain grid-related costs. NEM customers are also exempted from some non-bypassable, standby and departing load
charges and interconnection fees. Electric Service Providers and CCAs may, but are not required by law to, offer NEM
rates.
In January 2016, the CPUC issued a decision adopting a new standard NEM tariff for customers with renewable generation
systems. The changes that the CPUC decision made to the existing NEM tariff did not significantly impact the NEM
subsidy. Specifically, the decision required customers that take service on SCE's NEM tariff after June 2017 to continue to
be compensated at the retail rate, minus certain non-bypassable charges. NEM customers also continued to be exempted
from standby and departing load charges but were required to pay a $75 interconnection fee and to select a time-of-use
retail rate.
In August 2020, the CPUC initiated a rulemaking to develop a successor to the NEM tariffs. In December 2022, the CPUC
issued a final decision adopting a Net Billing Tariff (NBT) that decoupled export compensation from the retail rate, which
lowers the subsidy compared to NEM. Under the final decision, the CPUC deferred consideration of whether to assess a
grid participation charge to address the costs participating customers avoid by reducing the electricity they purchase from
SCE and whether to adopt other mechanisms that would allow SCE to recover its cost of service and the costs of many
public policy programs to another pending proceeding. The final decision also provides an enhanced subsidy for lower
income customers and customers who pair rooftop solar with energy storage systems. The final decision does not apply to
existing NEM customers until after they have completed twenty years on their existing NEM tariff, at which time they will
move to the new, reduced NBT tariff.
The effect of these types of competition on SCE generally is to reduce the amount of electricity purchased from SCE by
retail customers. Customers who use alternative electricity sources typically continue to use and pay for SCE's transmission
and distribution services; however, current NEM customers use, but do not pay the full cost for, those services. While
changes in volume or rates generally do not impact SCE's earnings activities, decreased retail electricity sales by SCE has
the effect of increasing utility rates because the costs of the distribution grid are not currently borne by all customers that
benefit from its use. However, in a recent Decision, issued in May of 2024, the CPUC authorized a Base Service Charge
for all residential rates, which will be implemented starting in late 2025. The Base Service Charge recovers a portion of the
fixed costs of providing service. See "Risk Factors—Risks Relating to Southern California Edison Company—Competitive
and Market Risks."
In the area of transmission infrastructure, SCE has experienced increased competition from independent transmission
providers under the FERC's transmission planning requirements rules, effective in 2011, that removed the incumbent public
utility transmission owners' federally-based right of first refusal to construct certain new transmission facilities and
mandated regional and interregional transmission planning. Regional entities, such as independent system operators, have
processes for regional and interregional transmission planning and the competitive solicitation and selection of developers
(including incumbent utilities) to build and own certain types of new transmission projects. The CAISO has held
competitive solicitations pursuant to these rules and independent service providers were selected.
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Properties
SCE supplies electricity to its customers through extensive transmission and distribution networks. Its transmission
facilities, which are located primarily in California but also in Nevada and Arizona, deliver power from generating sources
to the distribution network and consist of approximately 13,000 circuit-miles of lines ranging from 55 kV to 500 kV and
approximately 80 transmission substations. SCE's distribution system, which takes power from distribution substations to
customers, consists of approximately 38,000 circuit-miles of overhead lines, approximately 32,000 circuit-miles of
underground lines and approximately 730 distribution substations.
At December 31, 2024, SCE had ownership interests in generating and energy storage facilities, primarily located in
California, with approximately 7,000 MW of net physical capacity, of which SCE's pro-rata share is approximately 3,500
MW. SCE's pro rata share includes approximately 63 MW of capacity from facilities that were not operational or out of
service at December 31, 2024 and excludes retired facilities. In addition, SCE owns two utility storage facilities in SCE’s
service area with an aggregate capacity of 312.5 MW and a third 225 MW facility is expected to be in-service in 2025. See
"Liquidity and Capital Resources—Capital Investment Plan—Utility Owned Storage Projects " in the MD&A.
Certain of SCE's substations, and portions of its transmission, distribution and communication systems are located on lands
owned by the federal, state or local governments under licenses, permits, easements or leases, or on public streets or
highways pursuant to franchises. Certain of the documents evidencing such rights obligate SCE, under specified
circumstances and at its expense, to relocate such transmission, distribution, and communication facilities located on lands
owned or controlled by federal, state, or local governments.
SCE owns and operates hydroelectric plants and related reservoirs, the majority of which are located in whole or in part on
U.S.-owned lands and are subject to FERC licenses. Slightly over half of these plants have FERC licenses that expire at
various times through 2046. FERC licenses impose numerous restrictions and obligations on SCE, including the right of
the United States to acquire projects upon payment of specified compensation. When existing licenses expire, the FERC
has the authority to issue new licenses to third parties that have filed competing license applications, but only if their
license application is superior to SCE's and then only upon payment of specified compensation to SCE. New licenses
issued to SCE are expected to contain more restrictions and obligations than the expired licenses because laws enacted
since the existing licenses were issued require the FERC to give environmental objectives greater consideration in the
licensing process. In addition, SCE expects additional opposition to new licenses by environmental stakeholder groups. If,
in the future, SCE decides to, or is forced to, decommission one or more hydroelectric projects, the costs related to the
decommissioning will be substantial. The CPUC approved SCE recovering a portion of estimated decommissioning costs
for hydroelectric projects in the 2021 GRC. SCE intends to sell, subject to regulatory approval, a portion of its
hydroelectric facilities comprising of approximately 17 MW of capacity by 2027.
Substantially all of SCE's properties are subject to the lien of a trust indenture securing first and refunding mortgage bonds.
See "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 5. Debt and Credit Agreements."
Seasonality
Due to warm weather during the summer months and SCE's rate design, operating revenue during the third quarter of each
year is generally higher than the other quarters. However, as discussed above, SCE earnings are not affected by changes in
retail electricity sales. See "Overview of Ratemaking Process" above.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES
Unprecedented weather conditions in California due to climate change have contributed to wildfires, including those where
SCE's equipment has been alleged to be associated with the fire's ignition, that have caused loss of life and substantial
damage in SCE's service area, including as recently as January 2025. Multiple factors have contributed to increased
wildfire activity and faster progression of wildfires across SCE's service area and in other areas of California in recent
years. These include the buildup of dry vegetation in areas severely impacted by years of historic drought, lack of adequate
clearing of hazardous fuels by responsible parties, higher temperatures, lower humidity, increased incidence of dry
lightning, and strong Santa Ana winds. At the same time that wildfire risk has been increasing in Southern California,
residential and commercial development has occurred and is occurring in some of the highest-risk areas. Such factors can
increase the likelihood and extent of damage caused by wildfires. SCE has determined that approximately 27% of its
service area is in areas identified as high fire risk, and SCE's service area remains susceptible to additional wildfire activity.
In response to worsening conditions and wildfire activity in its service area, SCE has been, and will continue to be, focused
on developing and implementing plans aimed at reducing the risk of SCE equipment contributing to the ignition of
wildfires. In addition, California must also continue to increase its investment in wildfire prevention and fire suppression
capabilities.
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Multiple lawsuits related to wildfire events have been initiated against SCE and Edison International. For further
information, see "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 12. Commitments and Contingencies—Contingencies
—Southern California Wildfires and Mudslides," "Risk Factors" and "Management Overview—Southern California
Wildfires and Mudslides" in the MD&A.
Recovery of Wildfire-Related Costs
Pre-AB 1054 Cost Recovery
California courts have previously found investor-owned utilities to be strictly liable for property damage, regardless of
fault, by applying the theory of inverse condemnation when a utility's facilities were determined to be a substantial cause of
a wildfire that caused the property damage. The rationale stated by these courts for applying this theory to investor-owned
utilities is that property damages resulting from a public improvement, such as the distribution of electricity, can be spread
across the larger community that benefited from such improvement through recovery of uninsured wildfire-related costs in
electric rates. However, in November 2017, the CPUC issued a decision denying SDG&E's request to include in its rates
uninsured wildfire-related costs arising from several 2007 wildfires, finding that SDG&E did not meet the prudency
standard because it did not prudently manage and operate its facilities prior to or at the outset of the 2007 wildfires. In July
2018, the CPUC denied both SDG&E's application for rehearing on its cost recovery request and a joint application for
rehearing filed by SCE and PG&E limited to the applicability of inverse condemnation principles in the same proceeding.
The California Court of Appeal, the California Supreme Court and the United States Supreme Court denied SDG&E's
petitions for review of the CPUC's denial of SDG&E's application.
2019 Wildfire Legislation
In July 2019, AB 1054 was signed by the Governor of California and became effective immediately. In addition to a
revised prudency standard, AB 1054 provided for the Wildfire Insurance Fund for the benefit of the three California
investor-owned utilities participating in the fund, PG&E, SCE and SDG&E. The summary of the wildfire legislation below
and elsewhere within this report is based on SCE's interpretation of AB 1054.
AB 1054 Prudency Standard
Under AB 1054, the CPUC must apply a revised framework when assessing the prudency of a utility in connection with a
request for recovery of wildfire costs for wildfires ignited after July 12, 2019. Under AB 1054, the CPUC is required to
find a utility to be prudent if the utility's conduct related to the ignition was consistent with actions that a reasonable utility
would have undertaken under similar circumstances, at the relevant point in time, and based on the information available at
that time. Prudent conduct under the AB 1054 standard is not limited to the optimum practice, method, or act to the
exclusion of others, but rather encompasses a spectrum of possible practices, methods, or acts consistent with utility system
needs, the interest of ratepayers, and the requirements of governmental agencies. AB 1054 also clarifies that the CPUC
may determine that wildfire costs may be recoverable, in whole or in part, by taking into account factors within and outside
the utility's control, including humidity, temperature, and winds. Further, utilities with a valid safety certification will be
presumed to have acted prudently related to a wildfire ignition unless a party in the cost recovery proceeding creates
serious doubt as to the reasonableness of the utility's conduct, at which time, the burden shifts back to the utility to prove its
conduct was prudent. If a utility does not have a valid safety certification, it will have the burden to prove, based on a
preponderance of evidence, that its conduct was prudent. The new prudency framework will survive the termination of the
Wildfire Insurance Fund.
Utilities participating in the Wildfire Insurance Fund that are found to be prudent are not required to reimburse the fund for
amounts withdrawn from the fund. Participating utilities can request recovery of wildfire costs through electric rates if the
fund has been exhausted.
Wildfire Insurance Fund
AB 1054 provided for the Wildfire Insurance Fund to reimburse a participating utility for payment of third-party damages
claims arising from certain wildfires that exceed, in aggregate in a calendar year, the greater of $1.0 billion or the insurance
coverage required to be maintained under AB 1054. The Wildfire Insurance Fund was established in September 2019 and
is available for claims related to wildfires ignited after July 12, 2019 that are determined by the responsible government
investigatory agency or a court to have been caused by a utility or are asserted to have been caused by a utility and result in
a court-approved dismissal resulting from the settlement of third-party damage claims.
SCE and SDG&E collectively made their initial contributions totaling approximately $2.7 billion (SCE share is
$2.4 billion) to the Wildfire Insurance Fund in September 2019. Upon its emergence from bankruptcy, on July 1, 2020,
PG&E made its initial contribution of approximately $4.8 billion to the Wildfire Insurance Fund. PG&E, SCE and SDG&E
are also collectively expected to make aggregate contributions of approximately $3.0 billion (SCE share is $950 million) to
the Wildfire Insurance Fund through annual contributions to the fund over a 10-year period by no later than January 1 of
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each year, of which they have made six annual contributions totaling approximately $1.8 billion (SCE share is
approximately $570 million). In addition to PG&E's, SCE's and SDG&E's contributions to the Wildfire Insurance Fund,
PG&E, SCE and SDG&E are expected to collect $6.1 billion, $6.1 billion and $1.3 billion, respectively, from their
customers over a 15-year period through a dedicated rate component. The amount collected from customers may be
directly contributed to the Wildfire Insurance Fund or used to support the issuance of up to $10.5 billion in bonds by the
California Department of Water Resources, the proceeds of which would be contributed to the fund. In addition to funding
contributions to the Wildfire Insurance Fund, the amount collected from utility customers will pay for, among other things,
any interest and financing costs related to any bonds that are issued by the California Department of Water Resources to
support the contributions to the Wildfire Insurance Fund.
SCE's contributions to the Wildfire Insurance Fund are not recoverable through electric rates and will be excluded from the
measurement of SCE's CPUC-jurisdictional authorized capital structure. SCE will also not be entitled to cost recovery for
any borrowing costs incurred in connection with its contributions to the Wildfire Insurance Fund. For information on the
accounting impact of SCE's contributions to the Wildfire Insurance Fund see "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
—Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies—Initial and annual contributions to the wildfire insurance fund
established pursuant to California Assembly Bill 1054 " in this report.
Reimbursement from Wildfire Insurance Fund and AB 1054 Liability Cap
Until the fund administrator determines that the fund will be terminated, participating investor-owned utilities are expected
to be reimbursed from the Wildfire Insurance Fund for eligible claims, on a first come, first served basis, subject to the
fund administrator's review. SCE will reimburse the fund for any withdrawn amounts if SCE receives payment of such
amounts under an indemnification agreement or from an insurance provider or other third-party. SCE will also be required
to reimburse the fund for withdrawn amounts that the CPUC disallows, subject to the AB 1054 Liability Cap. If the utility
has maintained a valid safety certification and its actions or inactions that resulted in the wildfire are not found to constitute
conscious or willful disregard of the rights and safety of others, the aggregate requirement to reimburse the fund over a
trailing three calendar year period is capped at 20% of the equity portion of the utility's transmission and distribution rate
base in the year of the prudency determination. Based on SCE's weighted-average 2024 transmission and distribution rate
base, excluding general plant and intangibles, and using the equity portion of SCE's CPUC authorized capital structure of
52%, SCE's requirement to reimburse the Wildfire Insurance Fund for amounts disallowed in 2024 would have been
capped at approximately $3.9 billion. SCE will calculate the AB 1054 Liability Cap for amounts disallowed in 2025 after a
final decision in the 2025 GRC is approved.
SCE will not be allowed to recover borrowing costs incurred to reimburse the fund for amounts that the CPUC disallows.
The Wildfire Insurance Fund and, consequently, the AB 1054 Liability Cap will terminate when the administrator
determines that the fund has been exhausted.
Safety Certification and Wildfire Mitigation Plan
Under AB 1054, SCE can obtain an annual safety certification upon approval by OEIS of certain requirements, including
an approved WMP. Under AB 1054, SCE is also required to submit a comprehensive WMP to the CPUC at least once
every three years for review and approval. Each such comprehensive plan is required to cover at least a three-year period.
In addition, SCE anticipates updating its comprehensive three-year plans annually in the intervening years.
SCE submitted its 2023 – 2025 WMP in March 2023. The OEIS approved SCE's 2023 – 2025 WMP in October 2023 and
the CPUC ratified the OEIS approval in November 2023. The OEIS approved SCE's 2025 WMP update in October 2024
and the CPUC ratified the OEIS approval in January 2025.
On December 11, 2024, OEIS issued SCE's safety certification, which will be valid for 12 months from the date of
issuance. Notwithstanding its 12-month term, if SCE requests a new safety certification by September 12, 2025, then its
current safety certification will remain valid until OEIS acts on SCE's request.
Public Safety Power Shutoffs
In addition to the investments SCE is making as part of its WMP, SCE also uses Public Safety Power Shutoffs ("PSPS") to
proactively de-energize power lines as a last resort to mitigate the risk of catastrophic wildfires during extreme weather
events.
SCE initiated PSPS 12 times in 2020 as part of its wildfire mitigation efforts resulting in an aggregate of approximately
268 million customer minutes interrupted. Since 2020, on a risk informed basis, SCE has made and continues to make
significant investments and progress in improving its PSPS protocols. SCE initiated PSPS 21 times in 2024 resulting in
approximately 224 million customer minutes interrupted. As of February 20, 2025, SCE initiated PSPS two times in 2025
resulting in approximately one billion customer minutes interrupted primarily in Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino,
and Ventura counties under conditions of severe windstorm events.
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In June 2021, the CPUC issued a final decision which, among other things, will reduce future authorized revenue for the
volumetric reductions in electricity sales resulting from PSPS events initiated after June 2021 until the CPUC determines
that improvements in the PSPS program have been made.
In June 2022, the SED issued an Administrative Enforcement Order ("AEO") against SCE proposing penalties of
$10 million for alleged noncompliance with customer notification requirements related to PSPS events in 2020. In October
2022, the SED and SCE reached a settlement agreement under which SCE agreed to a penalty of $7 million, inclusive of a
$6 million disallowance of PSPS program-related costs. SCE also agreed to complete certain corrective actions to resolve
the AEO. SCE certified completion of the AEO corrective actions in June 2023. SCE did not admit wrongdoing or liability
as part of the settlement. SCE's obligations under the settlement agreement commenced in August 2023 when CPUC
approval of the agreement became final and non-appealable.
SCE may be subject to penalties for noncompliance with customer notification and post event reporting requirements
related to PSPS events initiated after 2020. In April 2023, the SED issued a Notice of Violation to SCE for noncompliance
with customer notification and other CPUC requirements related to PSPS events in 2021. In November 2024, the CPUC
approved an Administrative Consent Order and Agreement between SED and SCE to resolve all issues involving the 2021
PSPS events, resulting in financial penalties totaling $2.4 million. SCE has made and continues to make significant
investments and progress in improving its PSPS protocols, including through increased automation of customer
notifications.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
Greenhouse Gas Regulation
Edison International recognizes that its industry and the global economy are in the midst of a profound transformation
toward a low-carbon future as a response to climate change. SCE plans to be a key enabler of the adoption of new energy
technologies that benefit its customers. See "Management Overview—Electricity Industry Trends" in the MD&A.
Approximately 73% of SCE's sources of utility-owned generation were carbon-free in 2024. SCE estimates that
approximately 19% of power delivered to SCE's customers in 2024 came from SCE's own generating facilities, with
approximately 9% nuclear, 4% large hydroelectric, less than 1% small hydroelectric, and less than 1% solar generation.
Approximately 5% were natural gas sources. Since 2010, SCE has reported its annual GHG emissions from utility-owned
generation each year to the U.S Environmental Protection Agency by March 31 of the following year. SCE's 2024 GHG
emissions from utility-owned generation are estimated to be approximately 1,100,000 metric tons.
California is committed to reducing its GHG emissions, improving local air quality and supporting continued economic
growth. California's major initiatives for reducing GHG emissions include a law that targets the reduction of GHG
emissions across the entire state economy to 40% below 1990 levels by 2030 and a California cap-and-trade program
established by the California Air Resources Board ("CARB"). Other major policy measures include the Low Carbon Fuel
Standard program established by CARB. In 2022, the California Climate Crisis Act declared the policy of the state to
achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions as soon as possible, but no later than 2045, to achieve and maintain net negative
greenhouse gas emissions thereafter, and to ensure that by 2045, statewide anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions are
reduced to at least 85% below the 1990 levels. Edison International is committed to achieving net-zero GHG emissions by
2045, in alignment with economywide climate actions planned by California. This commitment covers the power SCE
delivers to customers and Edison International's enterprise-wide operations.
In the California cap-and-trade program, all covered GHG emitters, including SCE, are subject to an annually declining
program "cap" on emissions designed to encourage entities to reduce emissions from their operations. Covered entities
must remit a compliance instrument for each ton of carbon dioxide equivalent gas emitted and can do so buying state-
issued emission allowances at auction or purchasing them in the secondary allowance market. From 2013 to 2020, GHG
emitters could have met up to 8% of their cap-and-trade obligations by procuring GHG offset credits from verified offset
programs, such as reforestation, that have recognized effects on reducing atmospheric GHGs. The offset usage limit has
decreased to 4% for 2021 – 2025 emissions and will then increase to 6% for 2026 – 2030 emissions. Starting with 2021
emissions, no more than one-half of the quantitative offset usage limit may be sourced from projects that do not provide
direct environmental benefits in California.
California has adopted RPS targets that require California retail sellers of electricity to provide certain percentages of
energy sales from renewable resources defined in the statute, including 33% of retail sales by December 2020; 44% of
retail sales by December 2024, 52% of retail sales by December 2027, and 60% of retail sales by December 2030.
Approximately 35% of SCE's supply portfolio in 2020 came from renewable sources eligible under California's RPS, of
which 32% was delivered to customers and 3% was sold for resale. As such, SCE met California's 2020 RPS target.
Approximately 38% of SCE's supply portfolio in 2024 came from renewable sources eligible under California's RPS, of
which 34% was delivered to customers and 4% was sold for resale. With the use of excess procurement from prior years, as
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allowed under the RPS program, SCE expects to meet California’s 44% RPS requirement for 2024. SCE's climate change
objectives align with California's requirements. Separate from RPS targets, California requires the following percentages of
retail sales of electricity to California end-use customers must be from carbon-free resources by the following deadlines:
90% by December 31, 2035, 95% by December 31, 2040, and 100% by December 31, 2045. California also requires each
state agency to ensure that carbon-free resources supply 100% of electricity procured on its behalf by December 31, 2035.
SCE plans to propose for CPUC approval new programs to help state agency customers meet their accelerated 100% clean
power needs. SCE estimates that approximately 46% of SCE's customer deliveries in 2024 came from carbon-free
resources.
Additionally, the CPUC and the California Energy Commission adopted GHG emission performance standards that apply
to California investor-owned and publicly owned utilities' long-term arrangements for the purchase of electricity. The
standards prohibit these entities, including SCE, from owning or entering into long-term financial commitments with
generators, such as coal plants, that emit more GHG than a combined-cycle natural gas turbine generator. California also
supports climate action to meet the December 2015 Paris Agreement.
Edison International supports these California environmental initiatives and has undertaken analysis which, consistent with
third-party analysis, shows that electrification across multiple sectors, including transportation and industrial sectors, is
among the most cost-effective ways to achieve California's requirements and goals. Edison International and SCE believe
that these initiatives will lead to increased electrification across the economy and SCE is investing in grid technologies and
charging infrastructure to support California's goals.
Environmental Risks
Climate change has, and continues to, impact California. According to the National Centers for Environmental Information,
since 1980, California has faced 46 weather-related disasters costing over $1 billion each. In 2023, the Earth experienced
its hottest year on record. This spike in temperature is making extreme weather events commonplace, with ripple effects
that put people around the world in harm’s way. Severe droughts and windstorms contributed to the devastating wildfires
that swept through parts of California in recent years, demonstrating the serious threat that weather extremes caused by
climate change pose to California's communities and the environment. See "Management Overview—Southern California
Wildfires and Mudslides" in the MD&A and "Business—Southern California Wildfires."
Severe weather events, including drought, increasingly severe windstorms and rising sea-levels, pose risks to SCE's
infrastructure and SCE and Edison International are investing in building a more resilient grid to reduce climate- and
weather-related vulnerabilities. See "Liquidity and Capital Resources—SCE—Regulatory Proceedings—Wildfire Related
Regulatory Proceedings" in the MD&A.
In May 2022, SCE provided its climate adaptation vulnerability assessment ("CAVA") to the CPUC. The CAVA addresses
the projected climate impacts of temperature, sea level, precipitation, wildfire, and cascading impacts (such as rain on snow
or debris flow) on SCE in the 2030, 2050, and 2070 timeframes. SCE's CAVA will inform planning related to SCE assets,
operations, and services, with the goal of maintaining a resilient electric grid in the face of climate change and will inform
future investment in the grid.
For more information on risks related to climate change, environmental regulation and SCE's business strategy, see "Risk
Factors—Risks Relating to Southern California Edison Company—Operating Risks."
UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
None.
CYBERSECURITY
Overview
Cybersecurity presents an ever-evolving challenge to the electric power industry and Edison International and SCE have
identified cybersecurity as a key enterprise risk. SCE's operations require the continuous availability of critical information
and operational technology systems, sensitive customer and employee data, and infrastructure information, all of which are
targets for malicious actors. Cybersecurity attacks, which can arise from external actors, internal threats, or through SCE's
supply chain, are continually becoming more frequent and more sophisticated. SCE's grid modernization efforts and the
transition to a more connected grid, including incorporating communication and operating technologies aimed at enabling
SCE to respond faster, operate its systems more efficiently and reliably, and incorporate DERs at a greater level, also
increases SCE’s vulnerability to cybersecurity attacks. To SCE's knowledge it has not experienced a material cybersecurity
incident to date.
SCE’s increased reliance on technology necessarily increases cybersecurity risk. Cybersecurity incidents that may cause a
major disruption of SCE's operations, and therefore may materially affect Edison International and SCE's financial
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condition, operations, and business reputation, include cyber attacks designed to compromise or exfiltrate data (e.g.,
ransomware attacks), damage or destroy systems, interrupt availability, conduct future malicious actions, and/or gain
control of or otherwise interrupt the operation of SCE’s electric grid. For additional information on risks from
cybersecurity threats that may have a material effect on Edison International and SCE, see the "Risks Relating to Edison
International and Southern California Edison Company—Cybersecurity and Physical Security Risks."
Risk Management, Strategy and Oversight
SCE assesses and monitors cybersecurity risks to current infrastructure, new projects, and third parties, including vendors.
SCE maintains incident response plans, utilizes cybersecurity incident response exercises, performs targeted audits,
leverages third party assessments and uses the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity
Framework (CSF) as a guideline to identify, evaluate and manage material risks from cybersecurity threats. SCE also
engages consultants, and coordinates with the Federal government and industry peers, to assist in identifying, evaluating
and managing its cybersecurity risks, and uses contractual terms to establish cybersecurity requirements with certain third
parties. Identified cybersecurity risks are documented and presented to management to review and advise on cybersecurity
strategies and mitigation measures. Based on management reviews, cybersecurity strategies and remediation plans are
developed or adjusted to address pertinent risks. Edison International and SCE leverage training, policies, technical and
procedural controls, and mitigation plans to address risks from cybersecurity threats.
Management has established a cybersecurity oversight group comprised of a multidisciplinary senior management team,
including its Vice President of Enterprise Risk Management, to monitor and provide strategic direction for the prevention,
detection, mitigation, and remediation of risks from cybersecurity threats. A Boards of Directors’ liaison regularly attends
meetings of the cybersecurity oversight group and provides reports to the Safety and Operations Committees of the Boards
of Directors. Other members of the Boards of Directors are invited to attend meetings and typically attend at least one
meeting annually.
The Edison International and SCE Audit and Finance Committees of the Boards of Directors oversee enterprise risk
management, including risks from cybersecurity threats. Annually, Edison International and SCE’s enterprise risk
management team conducts a review of enterprise risks, including risks from cybersecurity threats, and presents the results
of its review to management and the Audit and Finance Committees. In addition, the Boards of Directors have assigned
primary responsibility for cybersecurity operations oversight to the Edison International and SCE Safety and Operations
Committees, which receive regular cybersecurity updates from SCE’s Chief Security Officer on specific topics, including
the dynamic cybersecurity landscape and defense and risk mitigation strategies. To inform its oversight over cybersecurity
threats, SCE’s Chief Security Officer also presents to the full Boards of Directors annually. The Boards of Directors also
receive a periodic cybersecurity report from an external SCE consultant that includes an assessment of SCE's cybersecurity
program and organization.
SCE’s Chief Security Officer has primary responsibility for assessing and managing risks from cybersecurity threats, and
serves as Edison International and SCE’s chief information security officer. SCE’s Chief Security Officer has extensive
experience in the cybersecurity industry, including previous experience in cybersecurity roles at Southern Company, the
MITRE Corporation, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and the Federal Bureau of Investigation
(FBI). SCE's Chief Security Officer earned a bachelor’s degree in computer information systems from Clemson University
and is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
For additional information on the Edison International Board of Directors cybersecurity related experience and oversight of
cybersecurity risk management, see Edison International’s Proxy Statement under the headings "Director Skills Matrix"
and "Board Oversight of Strategy, Risk and ESG."
PROPERTIES
As a holding company, Edison International does not directly own any significant properties other than the stock of its
subsidiaries. The principal properties of SCE are described above under "Business—SCE—Properties."
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events
The lawsuits related to the 2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events naming SCE as a defendant have been filed by three
categories of plaintiffs: individual plaintiffs, subrogation plaintiffs and public entity plaintiffs. A number of the lawsuits
also name Edison International as a defendant and some of the lawsuits were filed as purported class actions. As of
February 20, 2025, in addition to the outstanding claims of approximately 290 claims of approximately 15,000 initial
individual plaintiffs, there were alleged and potential claims of certain public entity plaintiffs, including CAL OES,
outstanding. SCE has settled all fire suppression claims and subrogation plaintiffs' related to the 2017/2018 Wildfire/
Mudslide Events.
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The litigation could take a number of years to be completely resolved because of the complexity of the matters and number
of plaintiffs. The statutes of limitations for individual plaintiffs in the 2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events have expired.
As of February 20, 2025, SCE has received demands for approximately 94% and 100% of outstanding individual plaintiff
claims in the TKM litigation and Woolsey Fire litigation, respectively.
As of February 20, 2025, SCE was aware of approximately 30 pending unsettled lawsuits representing approximately 70
individual plaintiffs related to the Thomas and Koenigstein Fires and the Montecito Mudslides naming SCE as a defendant.
Approximately 10 of the approximately 30 lawsuits also name Edison International as a defendant based on its ownership
and alleged control of SCE. One of the lawsuits was filed as a purported class action. The lawsuits, which have been filed
in the superior courts of Ventura, Santa Barbara and Los Angeles Counties allege, among other things, negligence, inverse
condemnation, trespass, private nuisance, and violations of the public utilities and health and safety codes. SCE and certain
of the individual plaintiffs in the Thomas and Koenigstein Fire litigation have been pursuing settlements of claims under a
mediation program adopted to promote an efficient and orderly settlement process. As of February 20, 2025, damages only
trials have been set for June and August 2025 for two individual plaintiff households in the TKM litigation.
As of February 20, 2025, SCE was aware of approximately 70 currently pending unsettled lawsuits representing
approximately 220 individual plaintiffs related to the Woolsey Fire naming SCE as a defendant. Approximately 60 of the
70 lawsuits also name Edison International as a defendant based on its ownership and alleged control of SCE. The lawsuits,
which have been filed in the superior courts of Ventura and Los Angeles Counties allege, among other things, negligence,
inverse condemnation, personal injury, wrongful death, trespass, private nuisance, and violations of the public utilities and
health and safety codes. SCE and certain of the individual plaintiffs in the Woolsey Fire litigation have been pursuing
settlements of claims under a mediation program adopted to promote an efficient and orderly settlement process. As of
February 20, 2025, a damages only trial has been set for May 2025 for one individual plaintiff household in the Woolsey
Fire litigation.
The Thomas and Koenigstein Fires and Montecito Mudslides lawsuits are being coordinated in the Los Angeles Superior
Court. The Woolsey Fire lawsuits have also been coordinated in the Los Angeles Superior Court.
Eaton Fire
In January 2025, several wind-driven wildfires impacted portions of SCE's service area, causing loss of life, substantial
damage and service outages for SCE customers. One of the largest of these wildfires, the Eaton Fire, ignited in SCE's
service area in Los Angeles County and spread under conditions of an extreme Santa Ana windstorm.
As of February 20, 2025, SCE was aware of approximately 90 currently pending unsettled lawsuits representing
approximately 1,400 individual plaintiffs related to the Eaton Fire naming SCE and Edison International as defendants.
For information on the 2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events and the Eaton Fire, see "Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements—Note 12. Commitments and Contingencies—Contingencies—Southern California Wildfires and Mudslides"
in this report.
Environmental Proceedings
Each of Edison International and SCE have elected to disclose environmental proceedings described in Item 103(c)(3)(iii)
of Regulation SK unless it reasonably believes that such proceeding will result in no monetary sanctions, or in monetary
sanctions, exclusive of interest and costs, of less than $1.0 million.
Mission Canyon
SCE performed 1.6 miles of access road grading and vegetation clearing in the Mission Canyon area of Santa Barbara
County in December 2019, resulting in debris moving downslope into a creek bed and other impacts in the area (the
"Mission Canyon Incident"). Several state and federal environmental agencies and the County and City of Santa Barbara
have investigated the unpermitted grading and discharges to the creek, and SCE has received Notices of Violation from the
Army Corps of Engineers, the County of Santa Barbara, the California Department of Fish & Wildlife and the Regional
Water Quality Control Board. In December 2020, SCE and the Santa Barbara County District Attorney entered into a
settlement regarding alleged criminal and civil violations related to the Mission Canyon Incident. Under the settlement,
SCE pled no contest to a single misdemeanor charge for violation of the California Water Code and agreed to pay a
$10,000 fine. SCE also agreed to pay a civil penalty of $3.5 million and is subject to an injunction compelling it to
complete planned remediation work related to the Mission Canyon Incident and not commit similar violations for five
years. It is presently unknown whether any regulatory agencies will impose additional fines or penalties on SCE with
respect to the Mission Canyon Incident and, if so, in what amounts. SCE does not expect fines or penalties that are imposed
in connection with the Mission Canyon Incident to be material.
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MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE
Not applicable.
CERTAIN INFORMATION ABOUT EDISON INTERNATIONAL
INFORMATION ABOUT OUR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
Executive Officer
Age at
February 20, 2025
Company Position
Pedro J. Pizarro
59
President and Chief Executive Officer
Maria Rigatti
61
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Adam S. Umanoff
65
Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate
Secretary
Caroline Choi
56
Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Public Policy
Natalie K. Schilling
65
Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
Erica S. Bowman
47
Vice President, Strategy, Planning and Performance
Steven D. Powell
46
President and Chief Executive Officer, SCE
Jill C. Anderson
44
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, SCE
J. Andrew Murphy
63
President and Chief Executive Officer, Trio
As set forth in Article IV of Edison International's Bylaws, the elected officers of Edison International are chosen annually
by, and serve at the pleasure of, the Edison International Board of Directors and hold their respective offices until their
resignation, removal, other disqualification from service, or until their respective successors are elected. All of the officers
of Edison International have been actively engaged in the business of Edison International and its subsidiaries for more
than five years, except for Ms. Schilling, and have served in their present positions for the periods stated below.
Additionally, those officers who have had other or additional principal positions in the past five years had the following
business experience during that period:
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Executive Officers
Company Position
Effective Dates
Pedro J. Pizarro
President and Chief Executive Officer, Edison International
October 2016 to present
Maria Rigatti
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Edison International
October 2016 to present
Adam S. Umanoff
Corporate Secretary, Edison International and SCE
Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Edison International
December 2023 to present
January 2015 to present
Caroline Choi
Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Public Policy, Edison International
and SCE
Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Edison International and SCE
February 2024 to present
February 2019 to February 2024
Natalie K. Schilling
Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Edison International
and SCE
Vice President, Human Resources, Edison International and SCE
Chief Human Resources Officer, Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc.1
March 2022 to present
April 2020 to February 2022
April 2018 to January 2020
Erica S. Bowman
Vice President, Strategy, Planning and Performance, Edison International and SCE
Managing Director, Regulatory Policy and Strategic Analysis, SCE
Director, CEO's Office, Edison International
Director, Resource & Environmental Policy Strategy, SCE
February 2024 to Present
August 2022 to February 2024
November 2020 to July 2022
July 2018 to November 2020
Steven D. Powell
President and Chief Executive Officer, SCE
Executive Vice President, Operations, SCE
December 2021 to present
September 2019 to December 2021
Jill C. Anderson
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, SCE
Senior Vice President, Customer Service, SCE
Senior Vice President, Strategic Planning and Power Supply, SCE
December 2021 to present
March 2020 to December 2021
September 2019 to March 2020
J. Andrew Murphy
President and Chief Executive Officer, Trio
Senior Vice President, Strategy and Corporate Development, Edison International
July 2023 to present
September 2015 to July 2023
1
Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc. was an aerospace and defense firm acquired by L3Harris Technologies, Inc. on July 28, 2023,
and is not a parent, affiliate or subsidiary of Edison International
DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Information concerning executive officers of Edison International is set forth above under "Information about our
Executive Officers." Other information responding to this section will appear in the Edison International Proxy
Statement under the headings "Our Director Nominees," "Director Skills Matrix," "Director Biographies," and is
incorporated herein by this reference.
Code of Ethics
The Edison International Employee Code of Conduct is applicable to all officers and employees of Edison International
and its subsidiaries. The Code is available on Edison International's Internet website at www.edisoninvestor.com at
"Corporate Governance." Any amendments or waivers of Code provisions for the Company's principal executive officer,
principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions, will be posted
on Edison International's Internet website at www.edisoninvestor.com.
Insider Trading Policy and Procedures
Edison International has adopted an insider trading policy that governs the purchase, sale and other dispositions of all
securities of Edison International and its subsidiaries by Edison International and SCE directors, officers, employees and
certain third parties. The adopted policy is designed to promote compliance with insider trading laws, rules and regulations,
and any listing standards applicable to Edison International and SCE.
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The insider trading policy also restricts trading and other transactions for a limited group of covered persons who include
Edison International and SCE directors, executive officers, and certain employees whose duties involve access to material
non-public information, to defined window periods that follow the Edison International and SCE quarterly earnings
releases. A copy of Edison International's insider trading policy is filed with this Annual Report on Form 10-K as Exhibit
19. In addition, with regard to the Edison International trading in its own securities, it is Edison International’s policy to
comply with the federal securities laws and the applicable exchange listing requirements.
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Information responding to this section will appear in the Edison International Proxy Statement under the headings
"Compensation Discussion and Analysis," "Executive Compensation" (other than "—Pay Versus Performance”) and
"Director Compensation" and is incorporated herein by this reference.
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED
STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
Information responding to this section will appear in the Edison International Proxy Statement under the heading "Stock
Ownership" and is incorporated herein by this reference.
Equity Compensation Plan Information
All of Edison International's equity compensation plans that were in effect as of December 31, 2024 have been approved by
security holders. The following table sets forth, for each of Edison International's equity compensation plans, the number of
shares of Edison International Common Stock subject to outstanding options, warrants and rights to acquire such stock, the
weighted average exercise price of those outstanding options, warrants and rights, and the number of shares remaining
available for future award grants as of December 31, 2024.
Plan Category
Number of securities to
be issued upon exercise
of outstanding options,
warrants and rights
(a)
Weighted average
exercise price of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights
(b)
Number of securities remaining for
future issuance under equity
compensation plans (excluding
securities reflected in column
(a)(c)
Equity compensation plans approved by
security holders
10,239,8741
$64.33
12,595,7822
1
This amount includes 8,643,575 shares covered by outstanding stock options, 876,448 shares covered by outstanding restricted
stock unit awards, 201,331 shares covered by outstanding deferred stock unit awards, and 518,520 shares covered by outstanding
performance share awards (calculated at 100% of the target number of shares subject to each performance share award; the actual
payout for each award will be zero to twice the target number of shares for the award, depending on performance), with the
outstanding shares covered by outstanding restricted stock unit, deferred stock unit, and performance share awards including the
crediting of dividend equivalents through December 31, 2024. The weighted average exercise price of awards outstanding under
equity compensation plans approved by security holders reflected in column (b) above is calculated based on the outstanding stock
options under these plans as the other forms of awards outstanding have no exercise price. Awards payable solely in cash are not
reflected in this table.
2
This amount is the aggregate number of shares available for new awards under the Edison International 2007 Performance Incentive
Plan and the Edison International Employee Stock Purchase Plan as of December 31, 2024, consisting of 9,723,890 shares and
2,871,892 shares, respectively. The maximum number of shares of Edison International Common Stock authorized for issuances or
transfers pursuant to awards under the Edison International 2007 Performance Incentive Plan is 71,031,524. Shares available under
the Edison International 2007 Performance Incentive Plan may generally, subject to certain limits set forth in the plan, be used for
any type of award authorized under that plan, including stock options, restricted stock, performance shares, restricted or deferred
units, and stock bonuses. The maximum number of shares of Edison International Common Stock authorized under the Edison
International Employee Stock Purchase Plan is 3,000,000.
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
Information responding to this section will appear in the Edison International Proxy Statement under the headings
"Governance Structure and Processes—Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions," and "Governance Structure
and Processes—Director Independence," and is incorporated herein by this reference.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP ("PwC") served as Edison International's and SCE's principal accountant in 2024.
Information responding to this section for Edison International will appear in the Edison International Proxy Statement
under the heading "Independent Auditor Fees," and is incorporated herein by this reference.
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The following table sets forth the aggregate fees billed by PwC to SCE for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2024 and
2023:
SCE ($000)
Type of Fee
2024
2023
Audit Fees1
$
6,026 $
5,975
Audit-Related Fees2
15
—
Tax Fees3
247
229
All Other Fees4
632
232
Total
$
6,920 $
6,436
1
Represent fees for professional services provided in connection with the audit of SCE's annual financial statements and reviews of
SCE's quarterly financial statements and for services regularly provided by PwC in connection with regulatory filings or
engagements.
2
These represent fees for assurance and related services related to the performance of the audit or review of the financial statements
and not reported under "Audit Fees" above.
3
Represent fees for tax-related compliance and other tax-related services to support compliance with federal and state tax reporting
and payment requirements, including tax return review and review of tax laws, regulations or case precedent.
4
Represent fees for miscellaneous services. "All Other Fees" included fees for attestation services related to a CPUC required report
on wildfire memorandum accounts and to securitizations for the year ended December 31, 2024. "All Other Fees" included fees for
attestation services related to securitizations for the year ended December 31, 2023.
The SCE Audit and Finance Committee annually approves all proposed audit fees in executive session without PwC
present, considering several factors, including a breakdown of the services to be provided, proposed staffing and hourly
rates, and changes in SCE and industry from the prior year. The audit fees are the culmination of a process which included
a comparison of the prior year's proposed fees to actual fees incurred and fee proposals for known and anticipated 2024
services in the audit, audit-related, tax and other categories. The committee's deliberations consider balancing the design of
an audit scope that will achieve a high-quality audit with driving efficiencies from both SCE and PwC while compensating
PwC fairly.
The SCE Audit and Finance Committee is required to pre-approve all audit and permitted non-audit services performed by
PwC to ensure these services will not impair the firm's independence. The SCE Audit and Finance Committee has
delegated to the Committee Chair the authority to pre-approve services between committee meetings, provided that any
pre-approval decisions are presented to the committee at its next meeting. PwC must assure that all audit and non-audit
services provided to SCE have been approved by the SCE Audit and Finance Committee.
During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, all services performed by PwC were pre-approved by the SCE Audit and
Finance Committee, irrespective of whether the services required pre-approval under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER
PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
Edison International
Edison International Common Stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "EIX."
There are restrictions on the ability of SCE to transfer funds to Edison International that materially limit the ability of
Edison International to pay cash dividends. Such restrictions are discussed in "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
—Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies—SCE Dividends." The number of common stockholders of record
of Edison International was 23,501 on February 20, 2025. In addition, Edison International cannot pay dividends if it does
not meet California law requirements on retained earnings and solvency.
Southern California Edison Company
As a result of the formation of a holding company described under the heading "Business" above, all of the issued and
outstanding common stock of SCE is owned by Edison International and there is no market for such stock. There are
restrictions on SCE's ability to pay dividends to Edison International and to its preference shareholders. Such restrictions
are discussed in "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies—SCE
Dividends."
Purchases of Equity Securities by Edison International and Affiliated Purchasers
The following table contains information about all purchases of Edison International's common stock made by or on behalf
of Edison International in the fourth quarter of 2024. For further information about Edison International's common stock
repurchase programs, see "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 14. Equity."
Period
(a) Total
Number of
Shares (or
Units
Purchased)
(b) Average
Price Paid per
Share (or Unit)
(c) Total
Number of
Shares (or Units)
Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced
Plans or
Programs1
(d) Maximum
Number (or
Approximate
Dollar Value) of
Shares (or Units)
that May Yet Be
Purchased Under
the Plans or
Programs
October 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024
—
—
—
—
November 1, 2024 to November 30, 2024
2,412,203 $
82.91
2,412,203
—
December 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024
—
—
—
—
Total
2,412,203
2,412,203
1
Purchases were made pursuant to Edison International's common stock repurchase program announced on July 25, 2024.
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Comparison of Five-Year Cumulative Total Return
At December 31,
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Edison International
$
100 $
87 $
99 $
97 $
113 $
131
S & P 500 Index
$
100 $
118 $
152 $
125 $
157 $
197
PHLX Utility Sector Index
$
100 $
103 $
121 $
122 $
111 $
134
Note: Assumes $100 invested on December 31, 2019, in stock or index including reinvestment of dividends. Performance
of the PHLX Utility Sector Index is regularly reviewed by management and the Board of Directors in understanding
Edison International's relative performance and is used in conjunction with elements of Edison International's
compensation program.
OTHER INFORMATION
Insider Trading Arrangements
During the quarter ended December 31, 2024, no director or Section 16 officer adopted or terminated any Rule 10b5-1
trading arrangements or non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangements (in each case, as defined in Item 408(a) of Regulation S-K).
PART II, ITEM 6. Reserved.
This item no longer requires disclosure.
FORM 10-K SUMMARY
None.
DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS
Not applicable.
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EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
(a) (1) Financial Statements
See Consolidated Financial Statements listed in the Table of Contents of this report.
(a) (2) Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm and Schedules Supplementing Financial
Statements
Edison International
The following documents may be found in this report at the indicated page numbers under the headings "Financial
Statements and Supplementary Data—Reports of Independent Registered Accounting Firm" and "Exhibits and Financial
Statement Schedules—Schedules Supplementing Financial Statements" in the Table of Contents of this report.
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm - Edison International
Schedule I – Condensed Financial Information of Edison International Parent
Schedules II through V, inclusive, for Edison International are omitted as not required or not applicable.
Southern California Edison Company
The following documents may be found in this report at the indicated page numbers under the headings "Financial
Statements and Supplementary Data—Reports of Independent Registered Accounting Firm" and "Exhibits and Financial
Statement Schedules—Schedules Supplementing Financial Statements" in the Table of Contents of this report.
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm - SCE
Schedules I through V, inclusive, for SCE are omitted as not required or not applicable.
(a) (3) Exhibits
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Edison International
3.1
Certificate of Restated Articles of Incorporation of Edison International, effective December 19, 2006,
together with all Certificates of Determination of Preference of Preferred Stock issued since December
19, 2006 (File No. 1-9936, filed as Exhibit 3.1 to Edison International's Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2021)*
3.2
Bylaws of Edison International, as amended effective, December 8, 2022 (File No. 1-9936, filed as
Exhibit No. 3.1 to Edison International's Form 8-K dated December 8, 2022 and filed December 9,
2022)*
Southern California Edison Company
3.3
Amended and Restated Articles of SCE, effective August 28, 2023 (Filed No. 1-2313 filed as Exhibit 3.1
to SCE’s Form 8-K dated September 19, 2023 and filed September 21, 2023)*
3.4
Bylaws of Southern California Edison Company, as amended effective December 8, 2022 (File No.
1-2313, filed as Exhibit No. 3.2 to SCE's Form 8-K dated December 8, 2022 and filed December 9,
2022)*
Edison International
4.1
Edison International - Description of Registered Securities (File No. 1-9936, filed as Exhibit 4.1 to
Edison International's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019)*
4.2
Senior Indenture, dated September 10, 2010 (File No. 1-9936, filed as Exhibit 4.1 to Edison
International's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2010)*
4.3
Junior Subordinated Indenture, dated as of March 1, 2023, between Edison International and The Bank
of New York Mellon Company, as Trustee
4.4
Form of Certificate representing Series A Preferred Stock (included as Exhibit A to Certificate of
Determination of the 5.375% Fixed Rate Reset Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock Series A) (File No.
1-9936, filed as Exhibit 3.1 to Edison International's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
2021)*
4.5
Form of Certificate representing Series B Preferred Stock (included as Exhibit A to Certificate of
Determination of the 5.00% Fixed Rate Reset Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock Series B) (File No.
1-9936, filed as Exhibit 3.1 to Edison International's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
2021)*
Southern California Edison Company
4.6
Southern California Edison Company First Mortgage Bond Trust Indenture, dated as of October 1, 1923
(File No. 1-2313, filed as Exhibit 4.2 to SCE's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010)*
Exhibit
Number
Description
143
4.7
Southern California Edison Company Indenture, dated as of January 15, 1993 (File No. 1-2313, filed as
Exhibit 4.3 to SCE's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017)*
4.8
Certificate of Determination of Preferences of the Company’s Series M Preference Stock (File No.
1-2313, filed as Exhibit 4.1 to SCE’s Form 8-K dated November 16, 2023 and filed on November 22,
2023)*
4.9
Certificate of Determination of Preferences of the Company’s Series N Preference Stock (File No.
1-2313, filed as Exhibit 4.1 to SCE’s Form 8-K dated and filed on May 7, 2024)*
Edison International and Southern California Edison Company
10.1**
Edison International 2008 Director Deferred Compensation Plan, as amended and restated effective
January 1, 2021 (File No. 1-9936, filed as Exhibit No. 10.2 to Edison International's Form 10-Q for the
quarter ended September 30, 2020)*
10.2**
Edison International Executive Deferred Compensation Plan, as amended and restated effective June 19,
2014 (as amended) (File No. 1-9936, filed as Exhibit No. 10.7 to Edison International's Form 10-Q for
the quarter ended March 31, 2018)*
10.3**
Edison International 2008 Executive Deferred Compensation Plan, as amended and restated effective
January 1, 2025
10.4**
Southern California Edison Company Executive Retirement Plan, as amended effective June 19, 2014
(File No. 1-9936, filed as Exhibit 10.7 to Edison International and SCE's Form 10-Q for the quarter
ended June 30, 2014)*
10.4.1**
Edison International 2008 Executive Retirement Plan, as amended and restated effective January 1, 2025
10.5**
Edison International Executive Incentive Compensation Plan, as amended and restated effective January
1, 2025
10.6**
Edison International 2008 Executive Disability Plan, as amended and restated effective January 1, 2025
10.7**
Edison International 2007 Performance Incentive Plan as amended and restated effective May 2, 2016
(File No. 1-9936, filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Edison International's Form 8-K dated April 28, 2016 and filed
April 29, 2016)*
10.7.1**
Edison International 2015 Long-Term Incentives Terms and Conditions (File, No. 1-9936, filed as
Exhibit 10.2 to Edison International's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2015)*
10.7.2**
Edison International 2016 Long-Term Incentives Terms and Conditions (File, No. 1-9936, filed as
Exhibit 10.4 to Edison International's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2016)*
10.7.3**
Edison International 2017 Long-Term Incentives Terms and Conditions (File, No. 1-9936, filed as
Exhibit 10.2 to Edison International's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2017)*
Exhibit
Number
Description
144
10.7.4**
Edison International 2018 Long-Term Incentives Terms and Conditions (File. No. 1-9936, filed as
Exhibit 10.3 to Edison International's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2018)*
10.7.5**
Edison International 2019 Long-Term Incentives Terms and Conditions (File, No. 1-9936, filed as
Exhibit 10.3 to Edison International's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2019)*
10.7.6**
Edison International 2020 Long-Term Incentives Terms and Conditions (File, No. 1-9936, filed as
Exhibit 10.4 to Edison International's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020)*
10.7.7**
Edison International 2021 Long-Term Incentives Terms and Conditions (File, No. 1-9936, filed as
Exhibit 10.1 to Edison International's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2021)*
10.7.8**
Edison International 2022 Long-Term Incentives Terms and Conditions (File, No. 1-9936, filed as
Exhibit 10.1 to Edison International's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2022)*
10.7.9**
Edison International 2023 Long-Term Incentives Terms and Conditions (File No. 1-9936, filed as
Exhibit 10.1 to Edison International’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2023)*
10.7.10**
Edison International 2024 Long-Term Incentives Terms and Conditions (File No 1-9936, filed as Exhibit
10.1 to Edison International’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2024)*
10.8**
Edison International 2008 Executive Severance Plan, as amended and restated effective January 1, 2025
10.9**
Edison International and Southern California Edison Company Director Compensation Schedule, as
adopted December 8, 2023 (File No. 1-9936, filed as Exhibit 10.9 to Edison International’s Form10-K
for the year ended December 31, 2023)*
10.10**
Edison International Director Matching Gifts Program, as revised effective January 1, 2019 (File No.
1-9936, filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Edison International's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30,
2019)*
10.11
Amended and Restated Agreement for the Allocation of Income Tax Liabilities and Benefits among
Edison International, Southern California Edison Company and The Mission Group dated September 10,
1996 (File No. 1-9936, filed as Exhibit 10.3 to Edison International's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
September 30, 2002)*
10.12
Amended and Restated Tax-Allocation Agreement among The Mission Group and its first-tier
subsidiaries dated September 10, 1996 (File No. 1-9936, filed as Exhibit 10.3.1 to Edison International's
Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2002)*
10.12.1
Amended and Restated Tax-Allocation Agreement between Mission Energy Holding Company and
Edison Mission Energy dated February 13, 2012 (File No. 333-68630, filed as Exhibit 10.11 to Edison
Mission Energy's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011)*
10.12.2
Modification No. 1 to the Amended and Restated Tax-Allocation Agreement between Mission Energy
Holding Company and Edison Mission Energy dated February 13, 2012 (File No. 333-68630, filed as
Exhibit 10.1 to Edison Mission Energy's Form 8-K dated November 15, 2012 and filed November 21,
2012)*
Exhibit
Number
Description
145
10.12.3
Amended and Restated Administrative Agreement Re Tax Allocation Payments, dated February 13,
2012, among Edison International and subsidiary parties. (File No. 333-68630, filed as Exhibit 10.12 to
Edison Mission Energy's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011)*
10.13**
Form of Indemnity Agreement between Edison International and its Directors and any officer, employee
or other agent designated by the Board of Directors (File No. 1-9936, filed as Exhibit 10.5 to Edison
International's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2005)*
10.14
Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of May 17, 2018 among Edison International,
the several banks and other financial institutions from time to time parties thereto, the several agents
parties thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent for the lenders. (File No.
1-9936, filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Edison International's Form 8-K dated and filed May 18, 2018)*
10.15
First Amendment, dated as of April 30, 2021, to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement,
dated as of May 17, 2018, by and among Edison International, the several banks and other financial
institutions party thereto and JPMorgan Chase bank, N.A., as administrative agent. (File No. 1-9936,
filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Edison International's Form 8-K dated April 30, 2021 and filed May 6, 2021)*
10.16
Second Amendment, dated as of May 4, 2022, to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement,
dated as of May 17, 2018, as amended by the First Amendment, dated as of April 30, 2021, by and
among Edison International, the several banks and other financial institutions party thereto and
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent (File No. 1-9936, filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Edison
International's Form 8-K dated and filed May 4, 2022)*
10.17
Third Amendment, dated as of May 3, 2023, to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement
dated as of May 17, 2018, as amended by the First Amendment, dated as of April 30, 2021 and the
Second Amendment, dated as of May 4, 2022, by and among Edison International, the several banks
and other financial institutions party thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent
(File No. 1-9936, filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Edison International’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June
30, 2023)*
10.18
Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of May 17, 2018 among SCE, the several
banks and other financial institutions from time to time parties thereto, the several agents parties thereto
and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent for the lenders. (File No. 1-2313, filed as
Exhibit 10.2 to SCE's Form 8-K dated and filed May 18, 2018)*
10.19
First Amendment, dated as of April 30, 2021, to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement,
dated as of May 17, 2018, by and among Southern California Edison Company, the several banks and
other financial institutions party thereto and JPMorgan Chase bank, N.A., as administrative agent. (File
No. 1-2313, filed as Exhibit 10.2 to SCE's Form 8-K dated April 30, 2021 and filed May 6, 2021)*
10.20
Commitment Increase Supplement, by and among Southern California Edison Company and the lenders
named therein, and accepted by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent and the issuing
lenders named therein. (File No. 1-2313, filed as Exhibit 10.3 to SCE's Form 8-K dated April 30, 2021
and filed May 6, 2021)*
Exhibit
Number
Description
146
10.21
Second Amendment, dated as of May 4, 2022, to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement,
dated as of May 17, 2018, as amended by the First Amendment, dated as of April 30, 2021, as
supplemented by the Commitment Increase Supplement, dated as of April 30, 2021, by and among
Southern California Edison Company, the several banks and other financial institutions party thereto and
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent (File No. 1-2313, filed as Exhibit 10.2 to SCE's
Form 8-K dated and filed May 4, 2022)*
10.22
Third Amendment, dated as of May 3, 2023, to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement
dated as of May 17, 2018, as amended by the First Amendment, dated as of April 30, 2021 and the
Second Amendment, dated as of May 4, 2022, by and among Southern California Edison, the several
banks and other financial institutions party thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative
agent (File No. 1-2313, filed as Exhibit 10.2 to SCE’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2023)*
19.1
Edison International Insider Trading Policy
21.1
Subsidiaries of the Registrants
23.1
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (Edison International)
23.2
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (Southern California Edison Company)
24.1
Powers of Attorney of Edison International and Southern California Edison Company
24.2
Certified copies of Resolutions of Boards of Edison International and Southern California Edison
Company Directors Authorizing Execution of SEC Reports
31.1
Certifications of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Edison International
pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
31.2
Certifications of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Southern California Edison
Company pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
32.1
Certifications of the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer of Edison International
required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
32.2
Certifications of the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer of Southern California
Edison Company required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
97.1
Edison International and Southern California Edison Company Incentive Compensation Recoupment
Policy For Accounting Restatements, as amended effective October 2, 2023 (File No. 1-9936, filed as
Exhibit 97.1 to Edison International’s Form10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023)*
101.1
Financial statements from the annual report on Form 10-K of Edison International for the year ended
December 31, 2024, filed on February 27, 2025, formatted in Inline XBRL: (i) the Consolidated
Statements of Income; (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income; (iii) the Consolidated
Balance Sheets; (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; (v) Consolidated Statements of
Changes in Equity and (vi) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Exhibit
Number
Description
147
101.2
Financial statements from the annual report on Form 10-K of Southern California Edison Company for
the year ended December 31, 2024, filed on February 27, 2025, formatted in Inline XBRL: (i) the
Consolidated Statements of Income; (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income; (iii) the
Consolidated Balance Sheets; (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; (v) Consolidated
Statements of Changes in Equity and (vi) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
104
The cover page of this report formatted in Inline XBRL (included as Exhibit 101)
Exhibit
Number
Description
*
Incorporated by reference pursuant to Rule 12b-32.
** Indicates a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement, as required by Item 15(a)(3).
Edison International and SCE will furnish a copy of any exhibit listed in the accompanying Exhibit Index upon written
request and upon payment to Edison International or SCE of their reasonable expenses of furnishing such exhibit, which
shall be limited to photocopying charges and, if mailed to the requesting party, the cost of first-class postage.
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SCHEDULES SUPPLEMENTING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
EDISON INTERNATIONAL
SCHEDULE I – CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF PARENT
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
4 $
1
Other current assets
606
441
Total current assets
610
442
Investments in subsidiaries
20,630
20,026
Deferred income taxes
760
700
Other long-term assets
67
58
Total assets
$
22,067 $
21,226
Liabilities and equity:
Short-term debt
$
445 $
246
Current portion of long-term debt
800
500
Other current liabilities
639
598
Total current liabilities
1,884
1,344
Long-term debt
4,268
4,019
Other long-term liabilities
350
362
Total equity
15,565
15,501
Total liabilities and equity
$
22,067 $
21,226
149
EDISON INTERNATIONAL
SCHEDULE I – CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF PARENT
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
For the Years Ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022
(in millions)
2024
2023
2022
Interest income
$
3 $
2 $
3
Operating, interest and other expenses
342
299
209
Loss before equity in earnings of subsidiaries
(339)
(297)
(206)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries
1,610
1,498
867
Income before income taxes
1,271
1,201
661
Income tax benefit
(100)
(83)
(56)
Net income
1,371
1,284
717
Preferred stock dividend requirements of Edison International
87
87
105
Net income available to Edison International common shareholders
$
1,284 $
1,197 $
612
150
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the Years Ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022
(in millions)
2024
2023
2022
Net income
$
1,371 $
1,284 $
717
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
9
2
43
Comprehensive income
$
1,380 $
1,286 $
760
151
EDISON INTERNATIONAL
SCHEDULE I – CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF PARENT
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Years Ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022
(in millions)
2024
2023
2022
Net cash provided by operating activities
$
1,097 $
1,148 $
1,133
Cash flows from financing activities:
Long-term debt issued
1,049
1,549
945
Long-term debt issuance costs
(7)
(16)
(6)
Long-term debt repaid
(500)
(400)
(700)
Short-term debt issued
—
370
1,000
Short-term debt repaid
(15)
(1,356)
—
Common stock issued
12
20
13
Common stock repurchased
(200)
—
—
Preferred stock repurchased
(28)
(289)
—
Payable due to affiliates
—
(3)
(14)
Commercial paper borrowing (repayments), net
214
139
89
Payments for stock-based compensation
(24)
(5)
(8)
Receipts for stock-based compensation
206
71
72
Common stock dividends paid
(1,198)
(1,112)
(1,050)
Preferred stock dividends paid
(88)
(108)
(99)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
(579)
(1,140)
242
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital contributions to affiliate
(516)
(15)
(1,426)
Dividends from affiliate
1
4
3
Net cash used in investing activities:
(515)
(11)
(1,423)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
3
(3)
(48)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year
1
4
52
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year
$
4 $
1 $
4
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Note 1. Basis of Presentation
The accompanying condensed financial statements of Edison International Parent should be read in conjunction with the
consolidated financial statements and notes thereto of Edison International and subsidiaries ("Registrant") included in this
Form 10-K. Edison International Parent's significant accounting policies are consistent with those of the Registrant, SCE
and other wholly owned and controlled subsidiaries.
Dividends Received
Edison International Parent received cash dividends from SCE of $1.4 billion, $1.4 billion and $1.3 billion in 2024, 2023
and 2022, respectively.
Dividend Restrictions
For information on Edison International Parent dividend restrictions, see "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—
Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies—SCE Dividends" and "—Edison International Dividends."
Note 2. Debt and Equity Financing
Long-Term Debt
The following table summarizes Edison International Parent's long-term debt at December 31, 2024:
(in millions)
4.95% Senior Note due 2025
$
400
4.70% Senior Note due 2025
400
5.75% Senior Note due 2027
600
4.125% Senior Note due 2028
550
5.25% Senior Note due 2028
600
6.95% Senior Note due 2029
550
5.45% Senior Note due 2029
500
5.25% Senior Note due 2032
550
8.125% Junior Subordinated Note due 2053
500
7.875% Junior Subordinated Note due 2054
450
For information on Edison International Parent's material provisions on long-term debt and credit facility, see "Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 5. Debt and Credit Agreements—Liens and Security Interests" and "—Credit
Agreements and Short-Term Debt."
Common and Preferred Stock
For information on Edison International Parent common stock and preferred stock, see "Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements—Note 14. Equity."
Note 3. Related-Party Transactions
Edison International's Parent expense from services provided by SCE was $2 million in 2024, $2 million in 2023 and
$2 million in 2022. Edison International Parent's interest expense from loans due to affiliates was $2 million in 2024,
$2 million in 2023 and $3 million in 2022. Edison International Parent had current related-party receivables of
$571 million and $400 million and current related-party payables of $186 million and $185 million at December 31, 2024
and 2023, respectively. Edison International Parent had long-term related-party payables of $98 million and $112 million at
December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. For a discussion of Edison International Parent's contribution to Edison
International Foundation for the year ended December 31, 2024, see "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—Note
18. Related Party Transactions".
Note 4. Contingencies
For a discussion of material contingencies see "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 8. Income Taxes" and
"—Note 12. Commitments and Contingencies."
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrants have duly
caused this report to be signed on their behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
EDISON INTERNATIONAL
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY
By:
/s/ Kara G. Ryan
By:
/s/ Kara G. Ryan
Kara G. Ryan
Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and
Controller
(Duly Authorized Officer and
Principal Accounting Officer)
Kara G. Ryan
Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and
Controller
(Duly Authorized Officer and
Principal Accounting Officer)
Date:
February 27, 2025
Date:
February 27, 2025
154
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following
persons on behalf of the registrants and in the capacities and on the date indicated.
Signature
Title
A. Principal Executive Officers
Pedro J. Pizarro*
President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
(Edison International)
Steven D. Powell*
President and Chief Executive Officer and Director
(Southern California Edison Company)
B. Principal Financial Officers
Maria Rigatti*
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Edison International)
Aaron D. Moss*
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Southern California Edison Company)
C. Principal Accounting Officers
/s/ Kara G. Ryan
Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller
(Edison International)
Kara G. Ryan
/s/ Kara G. Ryan
Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller
(Southern California Edison Company)
Kara G. Ryan
D. Directors (Edison International and Southern
California Edison Company, unless otherwise
noted)
Jeanne Beliveau-Dunn*
Director
Michael C. Camuñez*
Director
Vanessa C.L. Chang*
Director
James T. Morris*
Director
Timothy T. O'Toole*
Director
Pedro J. Pizarro*
Director
Steven D. Powell (SCE only)*
Director
Marcy L. Reed*
Director
Carey A. Smith*
Director
Linda G. Stuntz*
Director
Peter J. Taylor*
Chair of the Edison International Board and Director
Keith Trent*
Director
*By:
/s/ Kara G. Ryan
*By:
/s/ Kara G. Ryan
Kara G. Ryan
Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and
Controller
(Attorney-in-fact for EIX Directors and
Officers)
Kara G. Ryan
Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and
Controller
(Attorney-in-fact for SCE Directors and
Officers)
Date:
February 27, 2025
Date:
February 27, 2025
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EDISON INTERNATIONAL
Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of shareholders will
be held virtually on Thursday, April 24,
2025, at 8:30 a.m., Pacific Time.
The proxy materials and information on
how to attend the annual meeting are
available on our website at
www.edison.com/annualmeeting.
Corporate Governance Practices
Information about Edison
International’s corporate governance
practices is available on our website at
www.edison.com/corpgov.
Stock Listing and Trading
Information
Edison International’s common stock is
listed on the New York Stock Exchange
under the ticker symbol EIX; daily
newspapers list the stock as EdisonInt.
Shares of Southern California Edison
Company’s preference stock are not
listed on an exchange. SCE Trust II, SCE
Trust IV, SCE Trust V, SCE Trust VI, SCE
Trust VII and SCE Trust VIII, subsidiaries
of SCE, have issued Trust Preference
Securities, which are listed on the
New York Stock Exchange.
Transfer Agent and Registrar
Equiniti Trust Company, LLC (EQ),
which maintains shareholder records,
is the transfer agent and registrar
for Edison International’s common
stock and Southern California
Edison Company’s preference stock.
Shareholders may contact EQ by email
anytime at shareowneronline.com by
selecting “Contact Us” or by calling EQ
Shareowner Services, (800) 347-8625,
between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. (Central
Time), Monday through Friday, to speak
with a representative (or to use the
interactive voice response unit 24 hours
a day, seven days a week) regarding:
• Stock transfer and name-changes;
• address changes;
• direct deposit of dividends;
• taxpayer identification number
submissions or changes;
• W-8 and W-9 forms;
• duplicate 1099 forms;
• duplicate statements;
• notices of, and replacement of,
dividend checks;
• Edison International’s Dividend
Reinvestment and Direct
Stock Purchase Plan, including
enrollments, purchases, withdrawals,
terminations, transfers, sales and
direct debit of optional cash for
dividend reinvestment; and
• requests for access to online account
information.
Inquiries may also be directed to:
EQ Shareowner Services
1110 Centre Point Curve, Suite 101
Mendota Heights, MN 55120-4100
EQ Shareowner Services
www.shareowneronline.com
Investor Relations
www.edisoninvestor.com
Email: invrel@edisonintl.com
Phone: (877) 379-9515
Online account information:
www.shareowneronline.com
Dividend Reinvestment and
Direct Stock Purchase Plan
A prospectus and enrollment forms
for Edison International’s common
stock Dividend Reinvestment and
Direct Stock Purchase Plan are
available from EQ Shareowner
Services upon request.